Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bill?
COOK COUNTY – As homeowners in Cook County receive their 2021 Second Installment Tax Bills (tax bill) in the mail they are encouraged to look at the bottom left corner to ensure that the correct exemption(s) are applied.
Business owner and Harvey resident is running for Mayor
Anthony McCaskill’s first memory of being involved in politics was when he was 11-years old passing out flyers. Since then, he has lived a life of public service, from serving in the Village of Dixmoor, the Harvey Park District and the Harvey Public Library District.
Dolton 149 Board Appoints Mercedes Francisco to Fill Vacant Seat
South suburban Dolton School District 149’s Board of Education voted this week to appoint Calumet City resident Mercedes Francisco to a vacant seat on the seven-member panel.
VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD & MAYOR JADA D. CURRY HOST ONE OF THE LARGEST LIGHTS FESTIVALS IN SOUTHLAND, “LYNWOOD IS LIT” HOLIDAY HOME LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Mayor Jada D. Curry and the Village of Lynwood are proud to announce “Lynwood is Lit: Holiday Lights Festival kickoff was an absolute success. The highly anticipated lights festival featured a light show, hot cocoa, cider, family photos, and ornament decorating. The family event was designed to engage all members of the family to experience the holidays in a special way. Lynwood’s very own fire chief has been selected as one of “Great Chicago Lights” top five finalists for holiday lights homes of Lynwood. Mayor Jada Curry hopes that the holiday spirit continues to shine through the Village of Lynwood and that every guest feels welcome to come back.
CALUMET HEIGHTS RESIDENT RUNS FOR 8TH WARD ALDERMAN
Sean Flynn has announced that he is running for 8th Ward Alderman. His run for office is an extension of his background, working in community service.
LAST CHANCE TO VISIT PRINCE: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BEFORE IT ENDS DEBUT CHICAGO RUN DEC. 31
Music lovers have just a few weeks left to visit Prince: The Immersive Experience before it ends its debut run in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 31. Created by Superfly in partnership with the Prince Estate, Prince: The Immersive Experience celebrates the legacy of the iconic Artist through an interactive trip through Prince’s life, creative evolution and original sound. Tickets are available at the Box Office and at PrinceTheExperience.com.
DUSABLE MUSEUM TO HOST “THE COLOR IS: RENAISSANCE WEEKEND” DECEMBER 9-10, 2022
The DuSable Museum of Black History and Education Center will host The Color Is: Renaissance Weekend, a two-day event on Dec. 9-10, to culminate the “Nick Cave and Jack Cave: The Color Is Fashion Exhibition” which made its debut at The DuSable in August. The special exhibition pays tribute to Black aesthetics and innovation throughout history and draws influence from Ebony Fashion Fair, NYC Ball Culture, and Black cinema.
South Suburban College First to Launch Program in South Cook County in Partnership with Pace Bus in Free* CDL Permit Training
South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are pleased to announce their partnership to provide a free CDL Class B commercial driver's license permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators in the Chicago Southland region. The college and transportation agency have teamed up to offer a customized two-week period to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. To remove financial barriers for students to pursue and complete the program actively, Pace will cover the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with the program. In addition, in partnership with Pace, SSC's Work Equity Initiative will provide additional support and resources to students completing the Pace training.
Acclaimed Illinois STEM Academy Expands Enrollment to Non-Illinois Students
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA, imsa.edu) is announcing – for the first time in its 36-year awarded history – that it will open up a limited number of new academy spots to out-of-state, tuition-paying students.
‘WARRIOR NORI’ AFFIRMS THE POSITIVE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Nkoya Kidd started writing when she was in third grade. In kindergarten, her teacher told her mother that while Kidd was a good student, she talked a lot, and that talkers are good writers.
CITY LEADERS BREAK GROUND ON INVEST SOUTH/WEST COMMERCIAL AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and local leaders to break ground on a $43 million streetscape improvement project in South Chicago as part of the INVEST South/West initiative to revitalize historically underserved neighborhoods. The CDOT-led project will transform Commercial Avenue between 83rd Street to South Chicago Avenue and 92nd Street between South Harbor Avenue and Anthony Street to provide safe, walkable, and attractive streets that will foster community and economic growth.
SMALL BUSINESS STOREFRONT ACTIVATIONS LAUNCH ACROSS CHICAGO CREATING UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the opening of over 55 spaces as part of the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program. These storefront activations are the culmination of $2 million in grant funding the City awarded to seventeen local community and economic development organizations to support small businesses by activating previously vacant storefronts across the city.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Kicks Off 2022 Holiday Season with Online Auction of Unclaimed Property
Jewelry, collectible coins, sports memorabilia and historic souvenirs are among the more than 450 unclaimed property items to be auctioned online through Friday, Dec. 9.
Gov. Pritzker Appoints Erin A. Johnson to Serve as Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer
Governor JB Pritzker announced Erin A. Johnson will serve as the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. She replaces Danielle Perry, who previously served as the CROO.
Hope Chicago Wins 2022 Chicago Innovation Award
Hope Chicago has been named one of the winners of the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
Farmers National Banc Corp. Announces Board Addition
Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: FMNB) (“Farmers”) welcomes a new member to its Board of Directors, Mr. André Thornton, who will bring a wealth of business experience to Farmers. Mr . Thornton was appointed by the Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, as a Class II director with a term expiring in 2024.
Designer Brands Inc. Expands Board of Directors with Two New Members
Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the “Company” and “Designer Brands”), one of the world’s largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear and accessories, announced two new appointments to its Board of Directors.
NATION’S INFLATION CRISIS IS CRIPPLING POPULAR TOY DRIVE’S ABILITY TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF DISTRIBUTING 25,000 TOYS
PASTOR TO APPEAL TO PUBLIC TO DONATE TOYS TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF THE EXPECTED 4000 CHILDREN ARE LEFT BEHIND WITHOUT A TOY FOR CHRISTMAS DONATIONS ARE GREATLY NEEDED THIS YEAR DUE TO ECONOMIC INFLATION OPERATION COVER CHICAGO” IN JEOPARDY OF NOT HOSTING IT’S ANNUAL TOY GIVEAWAY FOR THE 10TH YEAR IN A ROW Thursday, December 8th, @ 10:00 AM (PRESS CONFERENCE) Another Chance Church, 9550 S. Harvard, Chicago, Illinois
Oscar Nominee Aunjanue Ellis Discusses Her New Film About Freedom Fighter Fannie Lou Hamer
Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis, talks to Culturs Global Multicultural Lifestyle Network podcast “Destinations with Doni” about her short film, which was a passion project. The project centers on the freedom fighting legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer in the United States through the lens of Ellis and awards inning director, Christine Swanson. Ellis is best known for roles in “King Richard,” with Will Smith, and HBO’s “Lovecraft Country.”
