Tag: Illinois
August @ the Franklin Park Public Library
We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens, and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service: Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 9 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 5 […]
Illinois Tollway prepares for 8.3 million vehicles traveling for the Thanksgiving Holiday
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY PREPARES FOR 8.3 MILLION VEHICLES TRAVELING FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Tollway customers can get in holiday spirit donating to Toys for Tots, Warm Our Heroes; visiting Santa DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Illinois Tollway customers motoring their way to grandma’s house for the annual Thanksgiving feast or to area malls for holiday shopping bargains are invited to […]
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY ASKS DRIVERS TO AVOID TRAVEL IN DANGEROUS WEATHER
Extreme cold, snow and strong winds make driving difficult DOWNERS GROVE, IL –The Illinois Tollway asked drivers Sunday to defer all non-essential travel because a winter snowfall followed by extreme cold and strong winds will make driving hazardous. For drivers who must get behind the wheel, the Tollway is advising travelers to use extra caution as strong […]
Illinois Tollway Prepares for 17.6 Million Vehicles this Holiday Season
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY PREPARES FOR 17.6 MILLION VEHICLES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Tollway offers access to holiday lights, free coffee on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Holiday revelers looking to make the season a little brighter will find the Illinois Tollway offers convenient access to some of the region’s biggest holiday light displays […]
Illinois Tollway to Host Construction Contract Meeting
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY TO HOST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MEETING FOR ELGIN O’HARE WESTERN ACCESS PROJECT Focus on providing detailed information to contractors interested in bidding on upcoming work DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway will host a free event to educate interested contracting firms about upcoming construction opportunities on the Elgin O’Hare Western Access (EOWA) Project. Construction begins this […]
PUBLIC COMMENT WANTED ON ILLINOIS TOLLWAY BUDGET
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY INVITES PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON 2014 TENTATIVE BUDGET Public hearing, open house and webinar available for public to learn more; Comments welcome via email, U.S. mail or in person DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today invited the public to review and comment on the agency’s 2014 Tentative Budget by attending […]
Letter to the Editor – How much money is enough to get elected?
As a voter I am displeased with the antics of New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg coming to Illinois to buy elections in our State. What is astonishing is the dead silence on this issue by the voters, our unbiased media and elected officials. Sure it may be legal to donate money to whatever candidate you like, […]
Open House CMAP meeting held in Northlake
On March 6th, 2013 a Northlake Comprehensive Plan Open House was held in the Northlake Public Library. With over 30 in attendance, including residents, business owners, as well as elected and appointed officials, the meeting was a great success. Residents and other stakeholders had the opportunity to view draft plans and recommendations. Although most attendees […]
Is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Right for You?
Individual Tax Credits EITC – Can this Tax Credit Help You? It is tax season. Are you eligible for the state Earned Income Tax Credit? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is tax relief that helps working families. For example, a single mother with one child, earning minimum wage ($12,800 a year), will save $154 […]
LEYDEN HIGHLIGHTS – December, 2012
DISTRICT 212 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS District 212 has received notification that 69 students have achieved Advanced Placement Scholar status this past year. Although Leyden had more than 69 students who took and passed AP exams, AP Scholars are students recognized by the College Board as having taken at least three AP exams, earning passing grades of 3 […]
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