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Southland crime: Shootings in South Chicago Heights, Homewood, and more
SUSPECTS APPREHENDED: Two people wanted in connection with an officer involved shooting in Chicago were taken into custody ...
Port City Daily9d
Li’l Friday: Ocean Fest, ‘Ten-Minute Miscellany,’ Free Comic Book Day
Li’l Friday features dozen of ways for people to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary happenings and more. All ...
The Augusta Chronicle28d
Wrens reviews recent list of grant-funded projects
Before starting the financial presentation, Thrift shared the news that DTS was the company contracted to remove all storm debris from Hurricane Helene off roadsides throughout Jefferson County, ...
The Sopris Sun3d
Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Seed swapBring some saved seeds to Bee Friendly Carbondale’s booth at Dandelion Day to share and exchange with others, this ...
Chicago Tribune2d
Cook County housing authority facing potential multimillion-dollar budget shortfall as agencies brace for funding cuts
The Housing Authority of Cook County is facing a potential multimillion-dollar funding shortfall that could have broad repercussions throughout the real estate market as the struggling agency ...
WBEZ3d
Contesting Cook County property taxes can feel like a part-time job
Higher assessments mean higher property tax bills. Tens of thousands of Cook County homeowners file appeals each year with the Cook County Assessor’s Office or the county’s Board of Review in ...
WGN-TV4d
Cook County authorities searching for man who fled courthouse after court ruling
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) – Authorities in Cook County are searching for a man who ran from the courtroom and out of the courthouse during a hearing Monday afternoon. The Cook County Sheriff’s ...
ABC 7 Chicago5d
Cook County Treasurer Pappas' study shows shift in property tax burden from businesses to homeowners
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new study was just released Monday morning from the Cook County Treasurer's Office. The study reveals a nearly $2 billion shift in the property tax burden from business owners ...
CBS News5d
Nearly $2 billion in Cook County property taxes shifted from businesses to low-income homeowners, study finds
A study from the Cook County Treasurer's Office found nearly $2 billion in property taxes shifted from county businesses to the lowest income homeowners over just three years. The study found ...
WDIO11d
Cook County reports road washouts after Monday storms
Two Cook County roads remain closed as of Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday morning, the county said five roads were partially or fully closed after being washed out by significant rainfall in Monday’s ...
WGN-TV25d
Cook County rolls out ‘I Speak’ Cards as part of April’s ‘Language Access Month’
The “I Speak” Card initiative was spearheaded by 13th District Commissioner Josina Morita and was announced as part of Cook County’s “Language Access Month,” which is being recognized ...
NBC Chicago24d
Cook Co. official tries to distance herself from DUI arrest, eyes assessor job
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele was arrested for driving while intoxicated last fall. The case is still pending, but Steele hopes to distance herself from the incident and ...