Dixmoor using collections and tax liens to crack down on absentee vacant lot owners
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.
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Harvey youth present plan to address food insecurity and repurpose vacant land
Students presented a proposal on May 11 to the City Council for a community garden that they will enlist classmates to plan and execute throughout the summer.
Addresses now included in sale of village-owned properties in Dixmoor
The village amended an existing property sale ordinance to include addresses so residents know which parcels are on the market.
Out of ‘shared concern for the community,’ Southland influencers expand political awareness
A storm of political conflicts, news desert crisis, and distrust of Chicago mainstream news media is fueling the growth of a new information ecosystem in the south suburbs.
Dixmoor is ‘moving forward’ on infrastructure after water main breaks, village president says
Village officials discussed water infrastructure improvements and youth workforce development on April 9.
Harvey City Council cancels meeting due to power outage
The power outage postponed a preliminary City Council vote on a proposed feasibility study regarding a community solar project on April 13.
Thornton Township trustee Christopher Gonzalez dies
Two-term Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez has died, Township Clerk Casey Nesbit confirmed on April 7.
‘No more warnings’ : Dixmoor cracking down on quality-of-life violations
The village will be enforcing fines for garbage can violations, property maintenance, and even noise violations following complaints from seniors. And parking vehicles on sidewalks is now banned, with immediate ticketing for violators.
Former clerk Rosa Arambula appointed as acting 1st Ward alderwoman
Following her recent resignation as City Clerk, Arambula will now carry out the remainder of acting mayor Shirley Drewenski’s term through April 2027.
Harvey youth present plan to address food insecurity and repurpose vacant land
Students presented a proposal on May 11 to the City Council for a community garden that they will enlist classmates to plan and execute throughout the summer.
Addresses now included in sale of village-owned properties in Dixmoor
The village amended an existing property sale ordinance to include addresses so residents know which parcels are on the market.
Out of ‘shared concern for the community,’ Southland influencers expand political awareness
A storm of political conflicts, news desert crisis, and distrust of Chicago mainstream news media is fueling the growth of a new information ecosystem in the south suburbs.
Dixmoor is ‘moving forward’ on infrastructure after water main breaks, village president says
Village officials discussed water infrastructure improvements and youth workforce development on April 9.
Harvey City Council cancels meeting due to power outage
The power outage postponed a preliminary City Council vote on a proposed feasibility study regarding a community solar project on April 13.
Thornton Township trustee Christopher Gonzalez dies
Two-term Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez has died, Township Clerk Casey Nesbit confirmed on April 7.
‘No more warnings’ : Dixmoor cracking down on quality-of-life violations
The village will be enforcing fines for garbage can violations, property maintenance, and even noise violations following complaints from seniors. And parking vehicles on sidewalks is now banned, with immediate ticketing for violators.
Former clerk Rosa Arambula appointed as acting 1st Ward alderwoman
Following her recent resignation as City Clerk, Arambula will now carry out the remainder of acting mayor Shirley Drewenski’s term through April 2027.
