Community

"The Border911 event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts on a critical issue that affects us all," said Terry Newsome.

Cook County has partnered with City Bureau, an innovative nonprofit journalism lab, to co-design and implement this program. #grantprogram

“This year, the Du Quoin State Fair shattered previous attendance records—hosting more than 204,000 people and injecting hundreds of thousands of dollars into the southern Illinois economy,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #recordbreaking

“We all know property taxes are too high,” said Commissioner George Cardenas. “That’s why I encourage homeowners to appeal their assessed property value to the Board of Review. #appeal

“Specialists from FEMA, the state of Illinois and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, upload documents, get their questions answered in person, access other types of help that may be available and learn ways to make their property more disaster resistant.” #recovery

The introduction of the Career and Technical Education program to Dolton 149 middle school scholars has not only broadened student skills and achievement but also improved student attendance rates and decreased behavior incidents among the students who are enrolled in the program. #program

“This is a great opportunity for my office to give back to our community by providing an often-overlooked, but important resource. #shredevent

The panel will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of property taxations, explore the underlying reasons behind elevated tax rates and dissect the policies and regulations that influence them. #propertytax

“It’s no secret that transportation is the leading source of climate pollution—and it's now time to incorporate a cleaner, healthier alternative,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #epa

This free event is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore the campus, meet faculty and staff, and discover all the college has to offer. #college