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Applications are being accepted for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More than $200 million has been set aside to help eligible residents pay their heating bills this winter.
Schedule an appointment with staff from Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office, who will be meeting with property owners on Tuesday, July 14 in state Rep. La Shawn Ford’s office, at 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Appointments will be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn how to appeal your bill and make sure you aren’t missing any exemptions.
Learn how to appeal your assessment and possibly lower your bill.
See if you meet the criteria for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Most of the legislation takes effect immediately.
Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th) says money is available, but school funding continues to be cut.
The measure, which passed the Illinois General Assembly, would ban employers from requesting the information to gain access to personal details about current or potential employees.
The bill sponsored by West Side Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford passed both the House and Senate; now it’s up to Gov. Pat Quinn to sign it.
West Side advocate and community development consultant Valerie Leonard is urging residents to take a stand against a bill she says will decrease funding for neighborhood public schools.
The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford, is also working on a measure to increase the drop out age from 17 to 18.