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Free Property Tax Assistance Event Set for Niles Township Homeowners

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Steele said the event is designed to help residents better understand their rights and the steps involved in appealing an assessment. #niles #tax
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Sheehan Launches Valentine’s Card Drive for Local Seniors

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Sheehan said the effort is meant to remind older residents that they are valued and remembered. #valentines #seniors
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Cook County Clerk, Chicago Bears Partner to Bring Early Voting to Suburban High Schools

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According to the Clerk’s Office, students from 24 Cook County high schools are being trained this week to operate the on-campus early voting sites. #voting #chicagobears #highschools
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Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

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Welch was addressing questions about the Bears’ request for property tax breaks and more than $800 million in state support for infrastructure upgrades. #budget #chicagobears #
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Illinois Launches Nation’s First Law Enforcement Therapy Canine Certification Program

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Program participants have already been deployed to schools in Chatham, Harvey, Summit and Chicago, as well as to out-of-state locations in Colorado following tragic events, officials said. #canine #therapyprogram #police
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Cook County Issues First Marriage License of 2026 as Couple Weds at Clerk’s Office

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“Welcoming the new year by celebrating love is one of the most special traditions of this office, and it’s an honor to continue it with Cook County’s first marriage of 2026,” Gordon said in a statement. #marriage #cookcounty
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A Client-Centric Approach in Municipal Law: Focusing on Practical Strategies

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Vasselli notes that many legal engagements begin with a deep dive into statutes and case law. While that foundation is necessary, he believes it is rarely sufficient. #municipal #law
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Illinois State Fair to Move to Digital Ticketing in 2026

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Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II said the change reflects broader efforts to update the fair experience. #statefair #ticketing
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IDNR Revises South Zone Waterfowl Season Dates

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Beginning in 2026, the state will operate under a three-zone structure, with the South and South-Central zones combined into a single South Zone. #hunting #waterfowl
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Illinois’ safe gun storage law goes into effect Jan. 1

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Part of the law requires firearms to be stored if there is anyone not eligible under federal and state law to handle a firearm. #law #firearms #bill
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