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‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings
Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put out the blazes.
Democrats to appear first on Thornton Township ballot in April
Democrats, Republicans, Reform Thornton Township Party. That’s the confirmed ballot order for the election.
Electors vote Stephanie Wiedeman as new Thornton Township trustee in landslide victory
Wiedeman is filling a vacant seat. The former Thornton Township employee, fired shortly after Supervisor Tiffany Henyard took office, will serve the term through May.
Thornton Township electors are voting to fill a vacant seat. Here’s what to know.
Gerald “Jerry” Jones resigned as a trustee three months ago. Now, 15 electors will vote to fill the seat, a person likely to become a key vote to break ties on a politically polarized board.
Thornton Township trustees stage walk out, halting key votes ahead of vacancy appointment
Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle marked themselves present before immediately walking out of last Tuesday’s meeting. If the two miss one more regular meeting, they would be at risk of board expulsion.
Vacant seat could be deciding factor to pass Thornton Township tax levy before new deadline
The board originally had until Dec. 31, 2024, to certify and file the official request for property tax revenue with the Cook County Clerk. It never did. The clerk has provided an extension through Jan. 31, 2025.
Harvey Park District director appointed to Cook County Board of Commissioners
Kisha McCaskill will serve in the 5th District seat as only the third Black woman on the Board, filling a vacancy.
Thornton Township hall in South Holland set to shutter due to insurance lapse
Property insurance coverage expired Dec. 1, 2024. Now, the administrative building is set to close.
Thornton Township barreling toward government shutdown, supervisor warns
Two trustees attempted to request a “consent email” to ensure the township’s insurance doesn’t lapse as they boycott meetings. State law doesn't allow it.
‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings
Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put out the blazes.
Democrats to appear first on Thornton Township ballot in April
Democrats, Republicans, Reform Thornton Township Party. That’s the confirmed ballot order for the election.
Electors vote Stephanie Wiedeman as new Thornton Township trustee in landslide victory
Wiedeman is filling a vacant seat. The former Thornton Township employee, fired shortly after Supervisor Tiffany Henyard took office, will serve the term through May.
Thornton Township electors are voting to fill a vacant seat. Here’s what to know.
Gerald “Jerry” Jones resigned as a trustee three months ago. Now, 15 electors will vote to fill the seat, a person likely to become a key vote to break ties on a politically polarized board.
Thornton Township trustees stage walk out, halting key votes ahead of vacancy appointment
Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle marked themselves present before immediately walking out of last Tuesday’s meeting. If the two miss one more regular meeting, they would be at risk of board expulsion.
Vacant seat could be deciding factor to pass Thornton Township tax levy before new deadline
The board originally had until Dec. 31, 2024, to certify and file the official request for property tax revenue with the Cook County Clerk. It never did. The clerk has provided an extension through Jan. 31, 2025.
Harvey Park District director appointed to Cook County Board of Commissioners
Kisha McCaskill will serve in the 5th District seat as only the third Black woman on the Board, filling a vacancy.
Thornton Township hall in South Holland set to shutter due to insurance lapse
Property insurance coverage expired Dec. 1, 2024. Now, the administrative building is set to close.
Thornton Township barreling toward government shutdown, supervisor warns
Two trustees attempted to request a “consent email” to ensure the township’s insurance doesn’t lapse as they boycott meetings. State law doesn't allow it.
