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14, including 5 teens, face felony charges in mass arrests hours after Chicago Pride parade 2024
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Thieves steal mail from 3 USPS trucks within 2 hours on Northwest, West sides: Chicago police
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Chicago Gun Violence Escalates: 35 Shot, 4 Dead in Weekend Shootings, Police Report
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River Forest’s Cathy Adduci finishes 6th in world championships
Most people travel to Nice, France, on the French Riviera to visit the Vieux Nice or the Promenade de Anglaise, or to experience the food, the beaches or the nightlife. Cathy Adduci of River Forest went there last month for a workout – not just any workout, but to participate in the Hyrox World Championships, which organizers call “the world series of fitness racing.”
Student-Athletes Earn Spots on Spring 2024 Dean's List
Concordia University Chicago's Dean of Students Kathy Gebhardt is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean's List, in recognition of the extraordinary academic achievement of more than 350 undergraduate students. To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.
RF has plan to offset loss of grocery tax revenue
Although eliminating the statewide tax on groceries will leave a $1 million hole in River Forest’s budget, village officials are expected to institute a local tax on groceries that would offset the loss. “The village budget would be significantly impacted by the elimination of the grocery tax,” said Matt...
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,...
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend's child has extensive domestic violence background: Prosecutors
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
A former aide to Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against the county property-tax appeal agency, Steele and her top aide, court records show. The ex-employee, Frank Calabrese, said he was an appeals analyst and communications director for Steele until he was...
Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
COOK COUNTY - A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million. Darryl Lloyd, who purchased the three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in 2006 for $115,000, maintains its current market value is just over $180,000. "I was...
Assessor's Office hosts webinar about property taxes amid record-high property tax increases
The South Suburban Housing Center and the Cook County Assessor's Office are hosting a webinar about property taxes on Tuesday, July 9. Participants will learn about the triannual reassessment cycle, property tax saving exemptions from a Cook County Assessor representative, and engage in a Q&A session. The webinar follows a...
Big Week | July 3-10
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, join the Park District of Oak Park in celebrating all things Olympic this week at various local facilities. Compete in many, Olympic-themed events, including taking on exciting aquatic challenges at Ridgeland Common, painting the Olympic Rings, and tasting world class grapes from France, Italy, and Greece at Cheney Mansion. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3dszt775 for more infomation on dates and times.
A gun club for Black women aims to give them back their power
As crimes against Black women and girls increased around her, Arewa Karen Winters said she decided she needed protection. Although the 15th District police councilwomen had held her FOID card for 20 years, she decided it was time to get her concealed carry license. Owning a firearm was not an easy decision for Winters but she felt it was necessary.
D97 welcomes 3 new school leaders
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 has hired three new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The board in June approved Tamera Phillips as the new principal of Holmes Elementary School, Marianne Rehfield as the new principal of Lincoln Elementary School, and José Gamiño as the new associate principal for climate, culture, and athletics at Julian Middle School.
Hill lends a helping hand
Marek Hill, who graduated from Fenwick High School in late May, not only has been training for his college football career this summer, he’s also found time to give back to the community. The Oak Park resident, who plans to play quarterback collegiately at Amherst College in Massachusetts, took...
Dunkin’ customer steals money from cash register
A man placed an order June 25 at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 7117 North Ave. when the employee opened the cash drawer. The man jumped over the counter and stole money from the register. The man pushed the employee’s hands away when the employee tried to stop him. The man then fled in a black Chevrolet HHR with yellow temporary tags. The estimated loss is $500.
The Week Ahead, July 1-7: Fourth of July Celebrations and Concerts in Chicagoland
The Week Ahead is back, a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago. This week features Fourth of July celebrations and parades, concerts and a festival. Tuesday July 2, at 6:30 p.m. Free. The Big Style Brass Band features ten members that play brass band music from New Orleans tradition....
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
QCA counties considered high risk for lead exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes and increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. This year, 148 new zip codes, representing sections of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list. That brings the total of high-risk ZIP codes […]
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