Will County forest preserve plans major land buy with bond hike
Will County residents face higher taxes under an $81.9 million budget plan for 2000 01 to fund a $70 million land purchase bond issue approved in April. The district hopes to acquire about 6 500 acres, boosting holdings by over 50 percent while funding roads and trails. Tax impact targets a $63.24 levy on a $150 000 home, up about 5.8 percent from last year, with bonds paid off by 2017.
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Taxpayer advocates urged to curb waste and reform taxes
Special to The Star reports Quinn aims to elect taxpayer advocates for Cook County and Illinois to guide residents through tax appeals, monitor government spending, and push property tax relief. The plan mirrors Oak Forest’s Lynn Hilger and seeks four year terms with about 100000 pay, plus volunteers.
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Empress Hammond to attempt largest jellybean container record
Empress Casino Hammond partners with Goelitz to build the largest jellybean container on the first floor through Oct. 25. The current record stands at 96 inches tall with 378,000 beans weighing 2910 pounds. Guests can guess the jellybeans. rules limit one guess per day for 21 plus entrants. prizes awarded and beans distributed after the event.
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