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Letters: Illinois families can’t keep paying the bill for climate change damages

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Across Illinois, people are making hard decisions about what they can afford and what they cannot. A public works director weighs whether to repave a street or replace a storm drain after another heavy rain. A homeowner opens the mail and braces for an insurance premium increase that pushes a family budget over the edge. These moments are becoming more common, and they point to … [Read more...] about Letters: Illinois families can’t keep paying the bill for climate change damages

Hometown author’s labor of love showcases community spirit of Flossmoor via book and film

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“Volunteerism is a superpower here,” Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson declares in Tom Dobrez’s documentary film, “Flossmoor: A More Perfect Place.” Commitment to volunteering and community service is a dominant theme of the film, so what better way to celebrate a town known for volunteerism than to further drive that spirit. To that end, people at a recent screening of the … [Read more...] about Hometown author’s labor of love showcases community spirit of Flossmoor via book and film

Community news: Triton exhibit highlights ‘Crowns of Excellence,’ Super Bowl party in La Grange, more

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Triton exhibit highlights ‘Crowns of Excellence’ “Crowns of Excellence,” a photo exhibit honoring the rich cultural tradition of Black hairstyles, opened to the public Feb. 2 and continues through the end of the month in the upper level of the library at Triton College, 2000 5th Ave. in River Grove. The show is a collaborative effort by Visual Communications, Triton College … [Read more...] about Community news: Triton exhibit highlights ‘Crowns of Excellence,’ Super Bowl party in La Grange, more

Mokena Village Board OKs financial incentive for Midwest Furniture Liquidators

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The Mokena Village Board approved a performance-based financial incentive agreement with Midwest Furniture Liquidators, a business with a Mokena store for 10 years, that could award the business up to $150,000 in sales tax revenue over the next five years. The deal promises the furniture store a share of the sales tax money beginning Jan. 1, 2027, as long as the business brings … [Read more...] about Mokena Village Board OKs financial incentive for Midwest Furniture Liquidators