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Harvey mayor aims to freeze property taxes after residents get huge bills
HARVEY, Ill. (CBS) – As Cook County residents face large increases in their property tax bills this year, one south suburban mayor wants to guarantee his city won't raise taxes next year and urged other municipalities to follow suit.Lillie Rayborn has lived in Harvey for 20 years, but her latest property tax bill may make this the last year she can afford to stick around."I'm angry," she said. "I'm afraid I'm going to lose my house."Rayborn said last year, her bill was a little over $2,000, but this year, it doubled to more than $4,000."It's not fair to the seniors,...
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Cook County prosecutors laid out a pattern of alleged harassment and violence by Crosetti Brand, the man they’ve charged with murdering 11-year-old Jayden Perkins.
A former employee of a Cook County agency sues over his firing, alleging retaliation
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Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
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Assessor's Office hosts webinar about property taxes amid record-high property tax increases
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Video shows Chicago police shooting that killed 1 man, injured another
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Art project and workshops aim to address bird deaths due to window collisions
“Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene” is an environmental art endeavor aimed at addressing the alarming rate of bird deaths resulting from window collisions across the United States. The project was catalyzed by a tragic event on October 5, 2023, when nearly 1,000 birds perished after colliding with a single building in the city of Chicago. This incident underscored the urgent need to confront the pervasive threat posed by glass structures along birds’ migratory routes, particularly in Chicago, which ranks as one of the most perilous cities for avian species due to its abundance of glass buildings.
Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with The Budlong
National Fried Chicken Day is Saturday, July 6th and what better way to celebrate than with a Nashville hot chicken sandwich!. The Budlong Southern Chicken is commemorating the holiday AND their 8th birthday by offering $5 Budlong Original Chicken Sandwiches for the enter month of July. Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski join Kevin Powell and Michael Piff to talk about their special deal for Chicago food lovers, the Budlong’s origin story, what sets them apart from everyone else, how they were serving Nashville hot chicken before it was cool, and more! Dine-in at any of the Budlong’s Chicago area locations to enjoy your $5 chicken sandwich.
Report: Chicago schools with fewer officers see decrease in serious in-school violations
CHICAGO — A new study found students were getting in trouble less often for serious in-school violations in Chicago schools with fewer police officers. It comes as a new plan is set to take effect in the year ahead that will remove police from all CPS campuses. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin joined WGN News on […]
Laurie Metcalf Returns to Steppenwolf in Acclaimed New Drama ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Steppenwolf Theatre commissioned a powerful new play receiving the strongest reviews of the summer on the Chicago stage. “Little Bear Ridge Road” stars Laurie Metcalf in her return to Steppenwolf after a 14-year absence. An often funny yet piercing drama, the play concerns an estranged aunt and nephew left to pick up the pieces of a broken family.
New laws go into effect as city continues DNC prep
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Here’s Who’s Replacing Greg Beharrell At Q101
As Radio Ink reported earlier this week, Greg Beharrell is no longer with WKQX “Q101” in Chicago, the Alternative station owned by Cumulus Media. We now know who is taking the 7pm-midnight slot at the station. Introducing Lyndsey Marie, described as a “Radio Personality. Extroverted introvert. Burger connoisseur.”...
Fourth Of July Could See Rain, Thunderstorms In Chicago
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How Two Chicago Women Are Helping Young People in Chicago Explore Careers in Aviation
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