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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Cook County Surviving Spouse Abatement

WHAT IS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE TAX ABATEMENT? The Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Chicago City Council have passed ordinances to authorize a property tax abatement in their jurisdictions…


Monday, January 27, 2020
IBEW 134 Journeyman Electricians continue their education and obtain the Bachelor of Industrial Technology and Management (BINTM)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/IBEW 134: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO/ECA A longstanding partnership between INTM and the Electrical Construction industry helps IBEW 134 Journeyman Electricians continue…


Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Tax relief program helps senior citizens struggling to pay Cook County property taxes

A program administered by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office assists senior citizens who are hard-pressed to pay their property taxes. Seniors whose annual household income is $55,000 or less can…


Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Rep. Stephens Initiative to Eliminate the Need to Reapply for Senior Homestead Exemption Signed into Law

Chicago…State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) co-sponsored initiative to make the reapplication for the Senior Homestead Exemption automatic was signed into law by the Governor today. “Mandating that seniors reapply for…


Wednesday, December 18, 2019
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: ENHANCING AND EXPANDING STREET INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting applications for grants to enhance an existing street intervention program (provide additional services) or expand an existing street intervention program (serve more high-risk…


Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Rep. Stephens 2019 Ethics Survey

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Rep. Stephens 2019 Veto Session Recap

Dear Neighbor, I hope this legislative update finds you and your family well. As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity…


Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Rep. Stephens Seeks Input from Constituents

For the first time in two decades, residents in the 20th district have new representation in the Illinois House of Representatives. As such, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has put…


Monday, July 1, 2019
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens unanimously selected to serve as State Rep, 20th District

District will benefit from an effective local leader who can deliver for working families and local businesses on Day One At a public meeting today, local, city and suburban leaders…