Dune Acres, IN Municipal and More

Dune Acres

See all locations

Customize your news

Rain

39°F

Dune Acres, IN · Municipal

WTTW - Chicago PBS

publisher · 12.7K followers

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election

Cook County is preparing to pass a $9.6 billion budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year. Board President Toni Preckwinkle said her plan closes a projected $550 million budget gap without any new taxes, fees or layoffs. It comes as the county grapples with unprecedented federal funding cuts and threats...

Cook County, IL · 1d

22 WSBT

website

Unsung Heroes: Specialist Five Gary Hensley of Cassopolis

WSBT 22 is saluting our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor Specialist Five Gary Hensley of Cassopolis. Hensley served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was killed while serving his country in 1967 in Vietnam. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Gary Hensley.

Cassopolis, MI · 1d

The Crusader Newspaper

publisher · 8.7K followers

Lake County Democrats score major election victories on November 3

Lake County voters delivered a string of Democratic victories Tuesday, November 3, electing Jerry Williams as the county’s first Black sheriff, returning Frank J. Mrvan to Congress and strengthening the party’s influence from Gary and Hammond to Dyer and Schererville. For voters in Gary and throughout Lake County,...

Lake County, IN · 7d

wkvi.com

website

ProPEL State Road 2 study team to host community office hours in Rolling Prairie today

The ProPEL State Road 2 study team will host community office hours in Rolling Prairie today, Thursday, November 12th, to gather public feedback on potential improvements along State Road 2. The event will take place from 2pm – 4pm Central Time at the La Porte County Public Library’s Rolling Prairie...

Rolling Prairie, IN · 1d

Main Street Dollars

partner publisher · 39.3K followers

Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Texas · 4d

thelansingjournal.org

website

Thornton, Bloom townships receive property value reassessments

THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Lansing homeowners will see their homes’ property values reassessed this year — and those who want to file an appeal over the new proposed values will need to do so soon. That deadline is Nov. 23 for Thornton Township residents and Dec. 17...

Thornton, IL · 20h

hoodline.com

website

Lake County Council Oks $6.4M SSCVA Budget, Eyes Bears Move and AI Scouting

The Lake County Council voted 5-0 to approve a roughly $6.4 million 2027 budget for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, capping a year that SSCVA officials say brought record hotel stays, a jump in tax collections, and a growing role for artificial intelligence in scouting events across the region.

Lake County, IN · 1d

hometownnewsnow.com

website

Local Organizations Split $225,00 in Grants

(La Porte County, IN) - Unity Foundation of La Porte County awarded more than $225,000 in 2026 Power for Good Community Grants to 54 organizations serving La Porte County. The grants support a wide range of community needs, including food access, housing, health, education, youth development, the arts, animal welfare and the environment.

La Porte, IN · 1d

chronicleillinois.com

website

Democrats flip final Cook County Board seat

When Sean Morrison leaves the Cook County Board next month, so will any Republican voice on the government body. Cook County Democrats flipped his 17th District seat, which has been Republican since it came into existence in 1994. Only three Republicans – Herb Schumann, Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman and Morrison – have served the district over its 22 years.

Cook County, IL · 1d

hometownnewsnow.com

website

Cost Estimate Released for Kiwanis Field Restoration

(La Porte, IN) - The cost estimate for restoring Kiwanis Field in La Porte is $12 million. The school board this week authorized Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood sign a letter of intent with Schmidt Associates to provide architectural and engineering services for the project. According to school officials, the letter...

La Porte, IN · 11h

hometownnewsnow.com

website

Kiwanis Field Staying Put as School Board Approves $50M Facilities Plan

(La Porte, IN) - It looks like Kiwanis Field in La Porte is here to stay. This week, the school board unanimously voted for a resolution that earmarks $50 million in funds to be borrowed for maintaining facilities throughout the district. Among the projects is renovating and restoring Kiwanis Field,...

La Porte, IN · 1d

wkvi.com

website

Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals to consider four variance requests

The Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests during a public hearing to take place tomorrow, Thursday, November 12th. According to the agenda, among the requests is a petition from Vertical Bridge seeking permission to install a 195-foot communications monopole with an additional four-foot lightning rod on property on County Road 400 North in Grovertown.

Starke County, IN · 2d

suburbanchicagoland.com

website

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses. This Veterans Day, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is reminding veterans and their families about expanded Illinois property tax exemptions that provide financial relief in recognition of their service. Recent changes to the...

Cook County, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

website

St. Charles Lawsuits Allege Salvation Army Kept Warned Youth Pastor

Two women have filed separate Cook County lawsuits accusing The Salvation Army and affiliated organizations of leaving Brian Davis in ministry after repeated warnings about his conduct with girls. Davis was a youth pastor at the organization’s Tri City Corps in St. Charles. The suits allege he groomed and sexually abused girls in church youth programs in the late 1990s.

Cook County, IL · 1d

Q985

partner publisher · 3.8K followers

Guy Fieri Says 2 Of The 5 Best U.S. Restaurants Are In Illinois

Guy Fieri has strong opinions about where to eat, and two Illinois spots made his national top five. Here's what he loves about them.

Chicago, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

partner publisher · 193.4K followers

Chicago's O'Hare, Midway airports impacted by nationwide ground stop due to communication problem

Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports were impacted as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airlines "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

Chicago, IL · 5h

KFIL Radio

partner publisher · 17.1K followers

World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 8h

Block Club Chicago

publisher · 7.3K followers

Ald. Emma Mitts Faces 4 Challengers In 37th Ward Race

AUSTIN — Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) is seeking an eighth term in City Council, and she’ll face four challengers in the West Side’s most crowded aldermanic race. Mitts is being challenged in the February municipal election by Carmelita Earls, Michael Murphy, Kobey Lofton and Howard Ray, according to the Chicago Board of Elections.

Chicago, IL · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

website

4 Unwritten Dibs Rules Chicagoans Expect Everyone to Follow

Back in 1967, Chicago drivers were already saving shoveled spots with folding chairs. Dibs is technically illegal, but Chicagoans expect you to follow it anyway. Here are the unwritten dibs rules Chicagoans expect everyone to follow. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. City parking and snow rules are...

Chicago, IL · 23h

blockclubchicago.org

website

Ald. Stephanie Coleman Faces 3 Challengers In 16th Ward Race

ENGLEWOOD — Ald. Stephanie Coleman faces three challengers vying for her seat representing the 16th Ward — though her opponents could be knocked off the ballot ahead of the election. Coleman is seeking a third term in office. Three other candidates also filed to make the ballot for...

Chicago, IL · 3d