Calumet City’s advisory task force will identify solutions to issues. It does not have a budget, the alder spearheading the effort hopes the city will appropriate $250,000 toward the effort.
A newly established collection agency, lawsuits, and tax liens will embolden the village to crack down on owners of vacant lots who leave them in poor conditions.
The village’s first sit-down restaurant in 60 years and spike in homeowners paying property tax bills is bringing hope to the village looking to shed its image as one of America’s poorest suburbs.
The board approved 15 staffers, including four teachers at Taft Elementary School in Harvey, as the district replaces entry doors at all schools.
A now-shuttered theatre workshop at Illinois’ Dixon Correctional Facility is finding new life for formerly and currently incarcerated thespians.
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