Tax Bills Show Mixed News for Suburban Townships
Southwest suburban taxpayers face varied bills as Tinley Park Westhaven Orland Park and Oak Forest see gentle rises in some areas and heavy increases in Oak Forest 146 230 and Moraine Valley districts. Bremen township and county rates push Oak Forest higher while Arbor Park 145 yields tax relief. Westhaven and Tinley Park districts report modest changes with deadlines in early September.
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Dennis R. Wheeler
Tinley Park
Westhaven
Orland Park
Oak Forest
Moraine Valley Community College
Bremen Township
County of
Cook
Fieldcrest
Arbor Park
Tinley
Orland
Kirby
Cook County
Forest Preserve
Moraine Valley College District
Bremen Township General Assistance
City of Oak Forest Oak Forest Park District
Orland Fire Protection
Acorn Public Library
Kimberly Heights
ICC Intervenes in Tinley Park Rock Island Crossing Fight
An Illinois Commerce Commission official backs Tinley Park in a dispute with Rock Island over crossings at 167th Street Central Avenue and Oak Park Avenue near 175th Street. Ray Peterson says improvements at 167th Street will cost less, while Oak Park Avenue repairs could cost 15 000 to 18 000 dollars and an ICC hearing may follow if the railroad does not act.
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Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC
Tinley Park
Rock Island Railroad
Ray Peterson
Peterson
167Th Street
Central Avenue
Rock Island
Oak Park Avenue
175Th Street
167Th and
Central
William T. Gibbons
John T. Dunn
Gibbons
Durkin
Gibbon
Dunne
Tax Rate Changes in Bremen and Orland Townships
Changes in tax rates in Bremen and Orland townships affect tax bills this year. The rate shifts are stated in cents per $100 assessed value, with about $1 per cent per $30,000 assessed value corresponding to tax change for homeowners.
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Bremen
Orland
Bremen Township Tax Hike Driven by Youth Programs and Services
Bremen township saw its tax rate jump 39 cents largely due to funding for youth committees and senior citizens groups. James Jesk Sr reported the youth program expansion and salaries totaling over 200000 dollars boosted the town fund, with general assistance and road and bridge funds also rising to meet inflation and unemployment needs.
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Youth Commission
Oak Park Avenue
Oak Forest
James Jesk
Youth Committee
Senior Citizens Organization
Jesk
General Assistance Fund
Classified Dealing It Straight Mike Downey Editorials
A concise opinion column by Mike Downey offering straightforward takes on current events. The piece analyzes political maneuvers, media spin, and public perception with a blunt, plainspoken tone. Downey emphasizes clarity and accountability in journalism.
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Mike Downey
Village OKs New Insurance Coverage for Tinley Park
Tinley Park plans to pay more than $62,000 over the next year for accident general liability and workman s compensation insurance. The 38 percent rise from the prior 45 000 budget is due to Pacific Indemnity not renewing amid a high loss ratio. Hawkeye Security Insurance was secured as the new carrier with specified premiums and a 100 deductible per vehicle, and officials will consider removing or raising the deductible. The loss ratio in three years with Pacific Indemnity was 101 percent and Hawkeye may lower costs with a favorable experience modifier.
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Tinley Park
Kenneth Fulton
Board of Trustees
Pacific Indemnity Company
Hawkeye Security Insurance Company
Fulton
Hawkeye Security
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Ben Chin
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Bremen Community
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