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Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas (BOR-1) has hosted multiple property tax appeal workshops to help taxpayers navigate the appeal process and potentially lower their property tax bills, including an event hosted in Riverside Township featuring Riverside Township Assessor Frances Sitkiewicz on August 8th. #submit

3D printing is emerging as a promising technology that could accelerate affordable housing development nationwide. #housing

“Steady job growth continues to drive the Illinois labor market, creating fresh opportunities for new and existing jobseekers entering the state’s growing workforce,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. #growth

This is the third year in a row that Metra and Pace are offering free rides to students on the first day of classes. The CTA has traditionally offered free rides for elementary and high school students on the first day of public school in Chicago. #students

At sentencing, Marshall faces statutory penalties of up to life imprisonment for the carjacking resulting in death and murder convictions. #sentencing

“As an exclusive benefit for VIP Bally Rewards members, the Bally’s Chicago VIP Lounge offers a relaxing space away from the gaming floor to socialize and enjoy complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks,” said Mark Wong, Vice President and General Manager. #newlounge

The pendulum of history has swung too far to the left, democrats need to search their should and consider voting republican, at least this one time, to swing things back toward the center and keep us from irreversible extremes" he continued. #vote

Chavira joins PSC as a part-time art director. He has a prolific background in art as he is a full-time tenured art professor at Governors State University. #college

Overdose remains a leading cause of accidental death in the state and across the country, something not lost on the various public health organizations that supported the legislation to create the guides. #health

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley thanked Cort Stevens for raising the issue and working with the department and the two legislators on the new law. #newlaw