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Harvey City Hall Hosts Thornton Township Board of Trustees Meeting Due to Insurance Issue

The decision underscores Harvey's commitment to fostering collaboration and providing necessary support to surrounding communities... #harvey #thorntontownship

Homer Township Focuses on Reducing Property Tax Burden with Strategic Levy Cuts

Under his leadership, Homer Township’s tax levy has seen a steady decline. In 2020, the levy totaled $1,635,600. #tax

As sheriff pushes to end electronic monitoring, some critical of no-cash bail

By Dart’s estimation, upwards of 200 pre-trial defendants have recently been charged with new crimes that include shootings and other gun offenses. As a result, the veteran lawmaker has penciled in April 1, as the day his office will begin completely phasing out electronic monitoring across the county. #cashbail

Some call new commission to explore Illinois’ property tax system a waste of time

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
State Rep. Mary Beth Canty’s legislation creates the commission that will include members of the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. #taxsystem

The Illinois State Bowling Proprietors’ Association Honors several Chicago and suburban locals as part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration

To commemorate reaching the milestone, the association produced a 116-page booklet recognizing 75 individuals and/or families, with strong ties to Illinois, who have advanced bowling. #anniversary

Harvey celebrates completion of 154th Street project

Key goals of the project included improving roadway conditions for safer travel, enhancing drainage to reduce flooding, installing green infrastructure to improve water quality, and incorporating safety measures for all users. #harvey

Regulators OK statewide electric grid upgrades, rate increases

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved scaled-back plans submitted by Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois, the electric utilities for northern and southern Illinois, respectively. #grid

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks $4.2 Million 154th Street Reconstruction Completion

The extensive project included the installation of new curbs, freshly laid gutters, and a fully reconstructed roadway, eliminating potholes and enhancing infrastructure. #construction

Illinois State Museum announces new director

Edginton has been the interim director of the Illinois State Museum since February 2023. She joined the museum in January 2021 as director of interpretation. #director

Advocacy for Prioritizing Energy Storage Projects in Energy Transition Communities

A key aspect of this plan is the prioritization of Energy Transition Community Grant (ETCG) areas when procuring energy storage projects. #energy

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