It’s still unclear when Cook County homeowners and other property owners will receive their property tax bills, top officials told commissioners this week, thanks to lingering defects in a tech upgrade already delayed by several years. Now the county has launched a $300 million loan fund to help cities, towns and other taxing bodies that will struggle to make ends meet without … [Read more...] about Cook County property tax bill delay continues; board creates fund for governments
Of Notoriety: Neat needlepoint, Holmes and Watson mystery, Buffett tribute among weekend highlights
Munster artist Cara Schmitt gets to the point with her unique exhibits. Her latest artistic offering uses the ages-favored thread and needle tools of needlepoint for her display titled “Embellished,” opening with a free artist reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Bean Me Roastery, 9610 N. Centennial Drive in Munster, filling the exhibit wall in Suite A. The … [Read more...] about Of Notoriety: Neat needlepoint, Holmes and Watson mystery, Buffett tribute among weekend highlights
IUN students renovate Gleason Park playground with Gary funding
When Elizabeth Downey was a child, she remembers riding her bike to play at the Gleason Park playground and watching the students at Indiana University Northwest. As Downey grew older, the playground declined and went without repair. Now, she’s one of two students who led the charge to restore the Gleason Park playground, now known as the Blossoms of Change. A park bench in the … [Read more...] about IUN students renovate Gleason Park playground with Gary funding
No Extension Talks Between Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
Although he hasn’t been mentioned in much of the extension buzz that dominated a quiet summer, Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks is entering the final year of his entry-level contract and became extension eligible on July 1st. Still, Bedard and the Blackhawks don’t seem rushed to get anything figured out soon. Speaking with Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio, General … [Read more...] about No Extension Talks Between Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
Ex-White Sox starter Aaron Civale has had an annoying amount of success with the Cubs
Former Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Aaron Civale has been really succesful out of the Chicago Cubs bullpen since being claimed on waivers. … [Read more...] about Ex-White Sox starter Aaron Civale has had an annoying amount of success with the Cubs