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Business
Pappas Mails First Installment Property Tax Bills to 1.8M Owners
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has mailed nearly 1.8 million Tax Year 2024 First Installment property tax bills. Payments are due March 4, 2025. The First Installment is 55 percent… Read more
Property Tax Pointers: Ten Must-Know Tips for Homeowners
By Maria Pappas As Cook County Treasurer, I’ve learned the property tax system can be confusing and intimidating. Whether you’re a new or longtime homeowner, or a senior citizen, I… Read more
Education
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IBHE Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2026 recommended budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of the equity-driven higher education strategic plan,… Read more
- Pennoyer School District 79 Celebrates Newly Upgraded Facilities with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House
- Kids Above All Partners with Northeastern Illinois University
- Illinois DCFS Launches Ally-IL – First-of-its-Kind App to Enhance Communication and Collaboration to Support Youth and Families
Health
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Chicago Abortion Fund Statement on Planned Parenthood of Illinois Health Center Closures
On the 52nd Anniversary of Roe v Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois announced that they made the decision to close four health centers; Ottawa, Decatur, and Bloomington in Central Illinois… Read more
- Cervantes Bill Aims to Improve Health Care Access in Illinois
- Aetna Better Health Kicking Off New Year with Expanded Offerings
- Declaración del Fondo de Aborto de Chicago Sobre el Cierre de los Centros de Salud de Paternidad Planeada de Illinois
Commentary
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Smoke and Mirrors
By Daniel Nardini The ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids in Chicago are having a chilling effect in a number of Latino neighborhoods. One person told me that Little Village… Read more
- Releasing Criminals for Political Reasons
- Trump is Unfit to be President
- The New Guatemalan Ambassador to Taiwan
Foods
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Salmon Cobb Salad
Ingredients Dressing: * ¾ cup buttermilk * ½ cup mayonnaise * ¼ cup minced shallot * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill * 1 tablespoon lemon juice * ½ teaspoon salt… Read more
- Spring Vegetable Lasagna
- Cucumber Sandwich
- Green Apple Monsters