The Flossmoor village board approved the 2025 tax levy with an increase of 4.84% over 2024’s levy at the Dec. 15 board meeting. The board was presented with two options for the levy. Option 1 would have had no increase and Option 2 showed the 4.84% increase. The approved levy[Read More…]
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D161 board discusses preschool expansion at levy hearing
After hearing the expenses associated with expanding preschool offerings, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will likely table the idea for now. Funds and physical space are the primary roadblocks to a plan the district has been discussing for several years. There are no unused classrooms available for[Read More…]
Homewood considers 2025 tax levy options among rising pension costs
Homewood officials presented village trustees with 2025 property tax levy options to assist with pension funding requirements. As higher pension and insurance costs continue to put pressure on the General Fund, Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, Finance Director Amy Zukowski and Assistant Finance Director Lindsay Cabay explained the background and[Read More…]
Column: How property tax levies work
The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern. At the heart of the answer is something[Read More…]
D161 school board facing complex grant and abatement choices related to 2021 tax levy
Flossmoor School District 161’s board of education and administrators are facing some complicated choices when it comes to its 2021 tax levy. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella on Monday, Nov. 8, gave the board of education the first in what she said will be a series of presentations regarding this year’s[Read More…]
District 153 tax levy up 3%
The District 153 school board approved a $15.46 million 2020 levy at its Nov. 23 meeting. It reflects a 3% increase over the previous year. In a report to the board, John Gibson, chief school business manager, said the levy stays within the 2.3% Consumer Price Index increase. It maximizes[Read More…]
D233’s $40.8 million levy stays within tax guidelines
The District 233 school board reviewed its proposed 2020 levy that shows an increase of $917,748. The $40.8 million levy holds to the state tax cap law and follows the Consumer Price Index of 2.3%, according to Lawrence Cook, the district’s business manager, who addressed members at the regular board[Read More…]
D233 board struggles with tax levy needs, fiscal issues
It remains unclear whether members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 School Board will come together next month to unanimously approve the district’s annual tax levy amount.
Homewood trustees to consider ordinance changes to align with new state cannabis law
Wondering how to consume cannabis products in Homewood and stay within the rules established by the new state law allowing for recreational use? The details might be clearer after Tuesday’s village board meeting.
Homewood tax levy increases 3.59 percent
The Homewood village board approved a 3.59 percent increase in the real estate tax levy over the previous year at its Dec. 11 meeting. The board also witnessed the swearing in of Patrick McAneny, the new assistant director of public works.
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