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Kaegi improves online database for property owners
From staff reports The Cook County Assessor’s Office has released a new database that shows a greater level of detail for each property located in Cook County. A property owner can visit the Assessor’s website, enter their PIN, or address, and obtain information such as the estimated market value, assessed value and property characteristics. New…
Read MorePappas notes tax sale deadline
From staff reports The deadline for Cook County property owners to avoid the Annual Tax Sale is fast approaching, Treasurer Maria Pappas said recently. Properties with unpaid 2020 property taxes (that were due in 2021) will be offered Nov. 15 – 18. More than $226 million is due on 55,857 homes, businesses and land. Less…
Read MorePolice exam coming up this month
From staff reports The Chicago Police Department will host in-person police officer entry exams at all City Colleges of Chicago locations from Oct. 20-22. Those between the ages of 21 and 39 are eligible to take the exam and begin the process of becoming a CPD officer. “Anyone who is passionate about serving others is…
Read MoreGOP candidates to hold meet and greet at Brookfield Elks Club
Citizens for Matthew J. Schultz, the Republican candidate for the Illinois 21st House District, will be hosting a meet and greet for local candidates at the Brookfield Elks Club from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, October 14. Refreshments will be provided. Candidates also confirmed attending are: Kimberly Jagielski, who is running for Cook County Board of…
Read MoreEvergreen Park runs for 330 yards in win over Shepard
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Losing to T.F. South in Week 6 did not sit well with Evergreen Park’s players. The Mustangs entered that contest with the chance to gain playoff eligibility with a win, but played their worst game of the season in an 18-7 loss to the struggling Red Wolves. They were determined…
Read MoreExplore the prairie in the city
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 As autumn settles in and we come closer to Halloween, there are an abundance of pumpkin farms and apple-picking opportunities advertised that are not too far away. Almost every one of them has a corn maze, some really…
Read MoreDonate clothes at St. Turibius
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Clean those closets quickly, because this weekend is the St. Vincent de Paul Society Bundle weekend at St. Turibius Church. Slightly used clothing and household goods will be accepted, but only during specific hours. The hours to…
Read MoreRats are on the run, thank goodness
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 As I drive around our West Lawn neighborhood, I have noticed a decrease in rodent activity. I still see rats running up and down the alleys, but not as bad as it was a year ago. I thank all my neighbors who…
Read MoreMonteclar OT goal lifts Sandburg to first league title in 11 years
By Steve Millar Correspondent Keith Monteclar saw the play developing and knew he was about set off a celebration. When Lockport had a mix-up near its own goal in overtime, Monteclar was ready to pounce. “When he messed up, all I was thinking was, ‘We won conference, we won conference,’” Monteclar said. Monteclar came up…
Read MorePro Soccer Report: Fire closes SeatGeek season with draw; Red Stars look to break Wave
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The final pro soccer game of 2022 at SeatGeek Stadium was fairly uneventful until things heated up toward the end. New England’s Dylan Borreo broke up the scoreless tie in the 88th minute and the Chicago Fire responded four minutes later in stoppage time with a goal from 19-year-old homegrown…
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