Thornton Township trustee Christopher Gonzalez dies
Two-term Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez has died, Township Clerk Casey Nesbit confirmed on April 7.
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Southland voters seek economic development ahead of 2nd Congressional district race
After a forum featuring candidates in the race for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional district, Southland voters reflected on the objectives they seek from their ideal candidate.
PHOTOS: In Dixmoor, a Cook County commissioner’s home languishes
While the 5th district's Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions that reduce her bill on a Dixmoor home, it's become an eyesore without proper upkeep.
Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions on abandoned Dixmoor property
Although she claims homeowner and senior exemptions, McCaskill does not reside in the home, which is a vagrant. The Cook County Assessor’s Office has referred the matter to its erroneous exemption department for investigation.
People over politics: How Kiana Belcher is fighting the Southland political machine
Dolton trustee Kiana Belcher’s most striking qualities are her bluntness and humility. She’s tapping into both to upend politics that prioritize hubris over public service.
County commissioner committed ghost payroll at Harvey library, trustee alleges
Harvey library trustee Chapelle Hooks reported paid library consultant and Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) to county and state lawyers alleging McCaskill paid a library administrator who had already been terminated.
A month later than usual, first installment of property tax bills due by April 1
The first installment of property tax bills are usually due in March. However, county leadership pushed state lawmakers for an extension to give taxpayers more breathing room after the second installment of 2024 bills were late.
Kisha McCaskill filed for library board seat where husband is president
She has a paid library contract that translates to $2,000 a month. She eventually withdrew from the race for a two-year term, but not before daughter Amari McCaskill filed as a write-in candidate for that very seat. As a county commissioner, Kisha McCaskill represents the Southland and Chicago’s Far South Side.
Thornton Township trustees pass ordinance to authorize recurrent bills before board approvalÂ
The ordinance will allow pre-approved township services to be paid before meetings. Meanwhile, the township is working on uploading all ordinances to its website.
‘At your expense’ : Amid calls for transparency, Thornton Township officials detail strains created by Henyard tenure
Residents called for a financial audit of the township’s finances and more transparency. Amid a public records backlog, the township’s attorney said the FOIA process is slow but steady in providing residents information due to a lack of a centralized place for information.
Southland voters seek economic development ahead of 2nd Congressional district race
After a forum featuring candidates in the race for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional district, Southland voters reflected on the objectives they seek from their ideal candidate.
PHOTOS: In Dixmoor, a Cook County commissioner’s home languishes
While the 5th district's Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions that reduce her bill on a Dixmoor home, it's become an eyesore without proper upkeep.
Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions on abandoned Dixmoor property
Although she claims homeowner and senior exemptions, McCaskill does not reside in the home, which is a vagrant. The Cook County Assessor’s Office has referred the matter to its erroneous exemption department for investigation.
People over politics: How Kiana Belcher is fighting the Southland political machine
Dolton trustee Kiana Belcher’s most striking qualities are her bluntness and humility. She’s tapping into both to upend politics that prioritize hubris over public service.
County commissioner committed ghost payroll at Harvey library, trustee alleges
Harvey library trustee Chapelle Hooks reported paid library consultant and Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) to county and state lawyers alleging McCaskill paid a library administrator who had already been terminated.
A month later than usual, first installment of property tax bills due by April 1
The first installment of property tax bills are usually due in March. However, county leadership pushed state lawmakers for an extension to give taxpayers more breathing room after the second installment of 2024 bills were late.
Kisha McCaskill filed for library board seat where husband is president
She has a paid library contract that translates to $2,000 a month. She eventually withdrew from the race for a two-year term, but not before daughter Amari McCaskill filed as a write-in candidate for that very seat. As a county commissioner, Kisha McCaskill represents the Southland and Chicago’s Far South Side.
Thornton Township trustees pass ordinance to authorize recurrent bills before board approvalÂ
The ordinance will allow pre-approved township services to be paid before meetings. Meanwhile, the township is working on uploading all ordinances to its website.
‘At your expense’ : Amid calls for transparency, Thornton Township officials detail strains created by Henyard tenure
Residents called for a financial audit of the township’s finances and more transparency. Amid a public records backlog, the township’s attorney said the FOIA process is slow but steady in providing residents information due to a lack of a centralized place for information.
