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Property tax reform isn’t reform if it helps gentrify Black and Brown communities

August 30, 2021 0

Since the property tax assessments for West Chicago Township, which includes the neighborhood of Pilsen, came out a few weeks ago, my ward office has…

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Back-to-school fests held in Dolton, South Holland

August 14, 2021 0

DOLTON, Ill. — Back-to-school fests were held in Dolton and South Holland on Saturday, bringing families together for an event of food, school supplies and…

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Calumet City clerk accuses mayor of bullying her

August 5, 2021 0

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – The Calumet City clerk is accusing the mayor of bullying her. Nyota Figgs spoke out about her experience with Mayor Thaddeus…

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Dolton police shooting: Teen killed, 2 officers injured after confrontation, crash into bike shop

July 27, 2021 0

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) — A 19-year-old woman died and two police officers were seriously injured in south suburban Dolton Tuesday morning after a wild confrontation…

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Calumet City firefighters, police honored for apartment fire rescue

July 27, 2021 0

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) — The bravery of 12 Calumet City firefighters and four police officers was honored Thursday. They rescued people trapped in a…

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Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox approved for 100% fan capacity

June 4, 2021 0

After weeks of frustration within the teams, the Cubs and White Sox have been approved for 100% capacity in the stands, with the Cubs announcing…

Sports

The Chicago Cubs keep getting injured — and keep winning

May 31, 2021 0

CHICAGO — Thompson, Stewart, Wisdom & Nance. They sound like a law firm, but they were the driving force for the Chicago Cubs in edging…

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Dolton swears in Tiffany Henyard, 37, as village’s first female, youngest mayor

May 8, 2021 0

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) — The incoming Dolton mayor has big plans for the south suburban community after being sworn in Saturday. Not only is she…

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Calumet City standoff ends as suspect surrenders to police after shooting

May 3, 2021 0

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) — An hours-long standoff in Calumet City ended Monday morning after a shooting suspect surrendered to police custody. The standoff began…

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Outgoing Calumet City mayor looks back on decades of public service

April 30, 2021 0

CALUMET CITY — Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush’s title will change, but her role will not. After more than 35 years as an elected official in Calumet…

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