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Homeowners: Are you missing exemptions on your property tax bills?
Homeowners in Cook County have until September 11, 2020 to apply for missing property tax exemptions on their 2019 second-installment property tax bills. By meeting this deadline, homeowners can receive corrected property tax bills by mail before the October 1, 2020 deadline to pay without incurring penalties and interest.
Thornton Township Properties Reassessed
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced that reassessment notices were mailed to property owners of Thornton Township’s 53,177 residential, 3,191 condominium, and 15,546 industrial/commercial properties.
30 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported that 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
New Strategies to Protect Chicago’s Neighborhoods Announced
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown recently joined law enforcement and prosecutorial partners and business and community leaders to announce a new comprehensive plan to further protect Chicago’s commercial corridors, neighborhood businesses and communities.
102% Upsurge in Risk for Depression Among U.S. Workers Since February
The risk for depression among U.S. workers has risen an alarming 102% since February, according to findings from the Mental Health Index. The escalating threat of developing a depressive mood disorder shows little sign of abating. Between June and July, the risk of depression climbed a staggering 31%.
EDITORIAL: Governor Pritzker Snubs Local Newspapers during “It Only Works If You Wear It” Campaign
When you hear the phrase, “This is not our first rodeo”, it is true. From not being included in the spending campaign budget during the Governors run for office in 2018, to his most recent announcement regarding the facial mask wearing campaign. The Governor’s decision-making committee seems to again cut out a major component to their campaign reach by excluding the Print Media.
The Women’s Business Development Center Kicks Off ‘Raising Up the Vote’ Initiative with Virtual Event on the Intersection of Gender and Racial Equality featuring Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswo
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the Women’s Business Development Center encourages and inspires equitable civil engagement for all genders and races with an initiative kickoff event followed by a series of events, podcasts, and social media conversations
UNIVERSITY EXPANDS ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Northeastern Illinois University wanted to make sure students of color were not left behind when it came to opportunities to enroll in the university, so it came up with ways to be more inclusive in its admission process.
ASPCA Estimates Number of Pets Living in Poverty with Their Owners Could Exceed 24.4 Million Due to COVID-19 Crisis
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has released new data showing that more than 4.2 million pets in the U.S. are likely to enter poverty in the next six months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
Competition Challenges Residents To Design Winter Outdoor Dining Solutions For Restaurants Impacted By COVID-19
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with IDEO, BMO Harris Bank and the Illinois Restaurant Association, recently announced the Winter Design Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition that will engage community members to reimagine the winter outdoor dining experience in Chicago.
CONGRESSMAN BRINGS CONSTITUENT’S CONCERNS TO POSTAL SERVICE
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation it hopes will save the United States Postal Service. The Delivering for America Act, H.R. 8015, was passed 257-150 in the House on Saturday, Aug. 22, after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called the House back to Washington. The legislation would allocate $25 billion to the United States Postal Service.
It’s the law, children under 16 need a certificate to work at most jobs in Illinois
Young people in Illinois either have or soon will return to schoolwork -- either remotely or in person or some of both. And a lot of those young people will also try to find work outside of school. In Illinois, if you’re under 16 years old and looking for a job, you also need to get an employment certificate.
PLATFORM HELPS STUDENTS LEVERAGE EXPERIENCE FOR ADVANCEMENT
Susan Newman had been an advertising and marketing professional for 15 years when she decided to become an instructor at Columbia College Chicago. What she found was students needed to learn how to effectively market themselves, so she created the School2Life Gallery as a way for students to have a platform to showcase their accomplishments.
BOOK HELPS KIDS UNDERSTAND SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
Vanessa Williams Johnson has written a book to help young children and parents get an understanding of what education looks like during COVID-19. “No Hugs, No Bugs,” is an early childhood book that follows Max, the pup, as they go back to school in the fall after schools have been closed in the spring due to COVID-19.
