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Taste of Frankfort Returns in September
Taste of Frankfort Returns in September (Frankfort, IL) August 8, 2024 – Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle is announcing his popular fall fundraiser will return this September. Ogle and his fundraising committee will host the event, Taste of Frankfort on Tuesday, September 24th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at CD and ME located at 23320 South La Grange Road in Frankfort.
Burt Odelson says upcoming investigation report on Dolton Mayor will be a ‘bombshell’
Attorney Burt Odelson joins Lisa Dent to talk about the most recent board meeting held in Dolton, where embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard enlisted two criminal defense attorneys to be in attendance. Odelson also discusses what may possibly be revealed Thursday by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was hired by Dolton trustees to investigate Henyard’s […]
Curb Your Criticism: Village Engineer Says Street Width OK
Village residents took to social media to express concerns over the width of the streets, particularly at intersections within the new downtown streetscape that feature bump-out curbing. For many residents, the bump-out curbing at intersections along Second Street appeared too narrow for two larger vehicles to pass simultaneously. The village...
Bronzeville Health Clinic Opening In Former Lake Meadows Office Building
LAKE MEADOWS — A long-dormant office building on the Lake Meadows campus will become a health clinic to serve Bronzeville residents. Bronzeville Health Center is planned for 467 E. 31st St., the former Lake Meadows Professional Building. The 26,000-square-foot facility will be an extension of Provident Hospital, which will...
New Orleans North In New Location Coming August 16th
The New Orleans North Music Festival presented by Harrah’s Joliet descends upon the Joliet Slammers Stadium on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5-11 p.m. This 21-and-older event will pay homage to New Orleans culture, presenting the ultimate opportunity for locals to travel to the infamous and eclectic city without stepping foot on a plane. Event attendees will be treated to the sights, sounds, and smells of the French Quarter as they walk through the gates and leave Joliet behind.
Appeal Property Taxes Through August 20
Evanston property owners concerned about their property taxes can submit an appeal to the Cook County Board of Review (BOR) through August 20, 2024. Property owners are encouraged to file an appeal on their own online at cookcountyboardofreview.com. Filing online is a simple and quick process that should take no more than 20 minutes. It is not necessary to submit comparable properties with your appeal. View a video tutorial by the Cook County Board of Review's Office on filing an appeal.
Harvey library treasurer JoAnn Nesbitt dies at 76
Harvey library treasurer JoAnn Nesbitt passed away July 17 at the age of 76. Nesbitt, who had not attended a library meeting for several months, was first elected in 2013. She was re-elected to a six-year term in 2019. The funeral was held in nearby Homewood. According to her obituary,...
Joliet Traffic Alert: West Jefferson Street Lanes Reduced Due to Water Main Break
Joliet, IL – A water main break early Thursday morning has led to lane reductions near West Jefferson Street and Hickory Street in Joliet, causing potential traffic disruptions for drivers in the area. The incident, reported by the Joliet Police Department at approximately 5:30 a.m., has prompted authorities to urge motorists to exercise caution while traveling through the affected streets.
Des Plaines River Trail Gets New Pedestrian Bridge And Boardwalk
O’HARE — The Des Plaines River Trail System is now more accessible for local hikers, bicyclists and even the occasional horseback rider with a new pedestrian bridge, boardwalk and 4.4 miles of renovated paths. Elected officials and representatives from the Forest Preserves of Cook County celebrated the first...
Cass Street bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet lane closures begin Aug. 12
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Cass Street (U.S. 30) bridge over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, will be reduced from three lanes to one indefinitely beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 12. The lane closures are due to corrosion of the structural steel on portions of...
Calumet City woman wins Lake County Ind. Fair Senior Day apple peeling contest
Casimira Bilinski of Calumet City, Ill. won Monday’s 2024 apple peeling contest at the Lake County Indiana Fair’s Senior Day, sponsored by Franciscan Health. Bilinski, 75, beat out eight competitors with the longest continuous peel, measuring 44 inches. Bilinski is a former winner, winning first place in the 2022 contest.
Ameren Illinois Employee Wins 2024 JULIE Advocacy Award
Ameren Illinois recently announced that a winner has been honored with the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award. The award was presented to Chris Schildroth, a Public Awareness Specialist with Ameren Illinois; by the Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. during their annual meeting held in Joliet on August 1st.
Cook County spends federal, state, local tax dollars on transportation projects
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are funding new transportation projects in suburban parts of Cook County. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the county’s transportation network is one of its greatest assets. “Roads, bridges, pedestrian and bicycle paths, as well as public transit, all play an essential role in moving people and goods throughout Cook County safely and efficiently,” Preckwinkle said. ...
Hyde Park Township property values see sharp increases in some neighborhoods
Property value reassessments are hitting mailboxes across Chicago this year, and officials are urging Hyde Park Township residents to check out their reassessment notices and get any appeals filed amid “big spikes” in some property values on the mid-South Side. In Hyde Park Township, a large area that...
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