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Assessor offering information on property taxes

By AustinTalks | July 12, 2020

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.

Community

Property tax session set for Monday

By AustinTalks | August 9, 2014

Learn how to appeal your assessment and possibly lower your bill.

Community

Apply now for help paying your heating bill

By AustinTalks | November 1, 2013

See if you meet the criteria for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Community

Illinois laws passed to reduce prison overcrowding, improve public safety

By AustinTalks | June 25, 2012

Most of the legislation takes effect immediately.

Opinion

Why education cuts doom reforms, students

By Sen. Kimberly Lightford | June 13, 2012

Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th) says money is available, but school funding continues to be cut.

News

Bill to protect social network passwords awaits Gov. Quinn’s approval

By Ellyn Fortino | June 5, 2012

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.

News

Mandatory STD disclosure among inmates may become law

By Ellyn Fortino | May 29, 2012

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.

Opinion

Tell your State Rep. to vote no on HB 4277- House Floor Amendment No. 1 as Proposed

By Valerie Leonard | May 24, 2012

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.

News

Illinois students may soon have required recess

By Ellyn Fortino | May 21, 2012

The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford, is also working on a measure to increase the drop out age from 17 to 18.

Community

Bill passes Illinois House to stop employers from seeking Facebook passwords

By AustinTalks | April 12, 2012

Rep. La Shawn Ford, the bill’s sponsor, will be on WVON 1690 at 8 p.m. tonight to discuss the bill that would make it illegal for employers to request social networking account names and passwords.

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