County tax caps pass after heated Illinois House debate
The Illinois House approved Cook County property tax caps 80 to 35, with 20 Democrats joining Republicans to clear the measure. Debate featured concerns over unfunded mandates, local control, and potential exemptions for school districts and life safety bonds, with lawmakers citing voter referendums and local needs.
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Edgar
General Assembly
Lee A. Daniels
Elmhurst
Jack Kubic
Riverside
Tom Dart
Chicago
Phil Novak
Bradley
Jack McGuire
Joliet
Bill Balthis
Lansing
Flora Ciarlo
Steger
Brent Hassert
Lemont
Maureen Murphy
Evergreen Park
Jack O'Connor
Palos Heights
Larry Weinlund
New Lenox
Ed Zabrocki
Tinley Park
Anne Zickus
Palos Hills
Arline Fantin
Calumet City
Harold Murphy
Markham
Balthis
Novak
Currie
Republican Party
Parke
Bloom Township High School
Kubik
Will County
Crete-Monee High School
Martin Luther King’s Daughter Urges Active Peace Mission
Actress and producer recounts her father’s love and nonviolence message. She describes her work in film and theater, including a Rosa Parks role, founding Nucleus, and promoting civil rights. She inspires students at Henry Grady High School and calls for sustained deeds beyond King Day.
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Smith College
Rosa Parks
Nucleus
King
Henry Grady High School
Montgomery
Governors State
Langston Hughes
Teens help police solve ten car burglary cases
Park Forest residents Creamean and Lockhart assisted police in solving ten separate vehicle burglary cases. The duo helped recover stolen items including cellular phones and CD players, while police cautioned against direct confrontation. Police praised community involvement and noted the importance of citizens reporting suspicious activity.
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McNamara
Creamean
Park Forest
Robert Maeyama
Creamean and Lockhart
Department
Deer Creek Christian School Plans Broad Curriculum Shift
Warren outlines integrating Christian values across all subjects at Deer Creek, with Bible selections in reading. Board awaits hires for next year and tuition decisions. First graders paid 1500 this year. a 1.7 million, 25,000 square foot facility should finish July 31 with fall classes. Open House March 7 at Deer Creek Christian Church 4 30 to 8 p.m. Registration starts March 7. call 672 6515 for details.
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Rently
Deer Creek Christian Church
Phoning Deer Creek Christian School
Newcomer Clifford Blake Drops From Village Board Race
The filing shows candidates including Dale Graham Denise Clemons Opheus Jackson Kevin Warmack Lamar Chapman Vanessa Chapman Starr Mercer Horne and incumbent Patricia Backus and Starr Mercer Horne in the Village Board race. Clifford Blake withdrew on Wednesday February 1, with withdrawal deadlines set for that date.
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Dale Graham
Kostner
B.D
Dutch” Tindall
216Th St
Denise Clemons
Oakwood Lane
Opheus Jackson
Academy
Kevin Warmack
Cloverleaf Road
Patricia Backus
Rose Lane
Vanessa Chapman
Elm Lane
Lamar Chapman
Starr Mercer-Horne
Marsh Lane
Cook County tax cap debate alarms village leaders
Village officials warn that a proposed Cook County property tax cap may curb funding for police and water services. They cite a 5 percent levy limit or CPI tie in, note the police tax rise from 15 to 40 cents per $100, and warn retroactivity could harm revenue. Exemptions apply to pre Jan 1 referendums and bonds. Several suburbs are already exempt from caps.
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Collar
Banovich
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