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New analysis finds commercial property appeals often underestimate market value

Silence DoGood - January 9, 2025

As part of this process, commercial property owners frequently contract with third-party firms to perform appraisals that serve as appeals evidence. #analysis

Community

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas Encourages South Chicago Township Homeowners to Appeal Their Property Assessments Before Their February 4th Deadline

Silence DoGood - January 7, 2025

“With single-family homes’ median estimated market values increasing by 15% as part of the 2024 reassessment, my office is here to support residents who are struggling with the resulting property tax bills,” said Commissioner George Cardenas. #property

Community

Mayor’s Message: Mayor Joe Woods, Park Forest

Silence DoGood - January 3, 2025

We have met old challenges, we will face new challenges. So with this expression of hope, I say to you: Don’t be weary in the well doing, when doing the good work! #parkforest

Community

Cook County Receives $950,000 EPA Grant for Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund

Silence DoGood - December 31, 2024

“The Brownfield RLF drives economic growth, creates new housing, opens green spaces and more – all for communities that have shouldered the burden of pollution for years,” said President Preckwinkle. “ #loan

Community

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

Silence DoGood - December 27, 2024

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

Community

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

Silence DoGood - December 26, 2024

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

Community

Harvey celebrates completion of 154th Street project

Silence DoGood - December 23, 2024

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

Crime

Chicago Heights Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Involving Kidnapping

Silence DoGood - December 23, 2024

Sheriff’s Police arrested Hannah at the scene, and he was charged on Thursday, Dec. 19, with two counts of Aggravated Kidnapping with a Firearm, one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon/Felon, and one count of Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm. #felonies

Community

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

Silence DoGood - December 20, 2024

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

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