One year after legislation creating the Property Tax Relief Task Force was signed into law, little progress on this urgent issue means that instead of celebrating relief for Illinois’ over-burdened property tax payers, Senate Republican members of the Task Force are calling for a renewed focus on property tax reforms.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a report on the recommendations from the Youth Entrepreneurship Advisory Council on strategies to help promote youth entrepreneurship within the city of Atlanta.
The Canton Fire and Police Commission is now accepting applications for candidates interesting in testing to create a hiring list for the Canton Fire Department.
Those struggling with rent or mortgage payments due to COVID-19 can to apply for emergency assistance through two Illinois Housing Development Authority programs.
Area residents wishing to donate blood will have an opportunity at a Blood Drive hosted by State Senator Jil Tracy and Representative Norine Hammond on August 11 in Macomb.
Senator Chuck Weaver is co-sponsoring a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to return ComEd’s $200 million fine to their ratepayers in Illinois either through direct payments or by directing the funds to the Illinois Commerce Commission for distribution to ratepayers.
Noting that ComEd’s ratepayers are the victims of any wrong-doing by the utility, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is co-sponsoring legislation calling for the $200 million in fines to be returned to those customers.
Save the dates Nov. 28 for the 30th annual FOLEPI River Trail Classic competitive run/non-competitive walk, and Dec. 31 for the 20th annual Get Lit New Year's Eve run and family celebration!
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms today announced the upcoming launch of the Resurgence Grant Fund, a new program to help Atlanta small businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic