Unemployment Rate Steady In Tinley Park Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

TP Trustees OK Annexation Agreement For 110 Acres Of Land On Harlem Avenue, Vollmer Road

A public hearing was also held regarding the annexation agreement.

Tinley Park Officials Mull Changes To Local Cannabis Ordinance

Adjustments could lead to as many as 102 new licenses being issued.

Tinley Park Annexes 110 Acres Of Land Near New Amazon Center

The project will bring in over $370,000 in additional property tax revenue that the village wouldn't be eligible for without annexation.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Tinley Park area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Tinley Park Village Treasurer To Retire After 37 Years Of Service

Brad Bettenhausen has been the Village Treasurer since 1984, and is a lifelong resident of Tinley Park.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Senator Michael Hastings Suspends Bid For Secretary Of State

The announcement came Friday afternoon. It comes just three months after the senator announced his intentions to run.

Buddy Poppy Week Proclaimed In Tinley Park

Tinley Park has proclaimed the week of Sept. 6 - Sept. 11, 2021, as "Buddy Poppy Week" in the village.

Tinley Park To Annex Land Near New Amazon Fulfillment Center

The site is located just north of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, and will be roughly 1.3 million square feet when complete.

$15 Million For Tinley Park Mental Health Center Cleanup Lost?

There is no mention of $15 million funds for cleaning the former site in the 2022 fiscal year budget. State officials can't seem to find it.

Unemployment Increases In Tinley Park Area: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Tinley Park Officials Demand State Take Action At Abandoned Mental Health Center Site

Mayor Glotz said the Tinley Park Mental Health Center "is not only an eyesore, it is posing a health and safety risk to our citizens."

Tinley Officials Demand Action On Former Mental Health Center

“The state has fallen far short of maintaining this property in a manner that protects the Health Safety and Welfare of the residents."

The Digital Divide: How Tinley Park Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Tinley Park Board Votes To Increase Water And Sewer Rates

Village rates will increase by 50 cents to "begin paying back the costs associated with updating water meters in 2016."

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Tinley Park Swears In 24th Mayor, Michael Glotz

Goltz, along with Village Clerk Kristin Thirion, Trustees Bill Brady, Dennis Mahoney and Colleen Sullivan were sworn into office Monday.

Tinley Park OKs Incentive Agreement For Proposed Boulevard At Central Station Restaurant

An economic incentive package will bring an Italian tapas-themed restaurant to the Boulevard at Central Station building.

New Tinley Park Village Board To Be Sworn In

On May 3, residents can tune in to see on the Village's Facebook page.

Tinley Election: Glotz, Our Tinley Party Wins Village Board

Michael Glotz is officially the Tinley Park mayor-elect, after winning the mayoral race.

Tinley Park 2021 Election: Village, Township, Schools

Tinley Park voters will head to the polls April 6, choosing members for village board of trustees and local school boards.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Hastings announces $97 million in additional funding for schools

Funding comes as part of the most recent federal COVID-19 relief package

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Tinley Park Voter Guide: 2021 Consolidated Elections

Everything you need to know about voting in the 2021 Consolidated Elections in Tinley Park.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Potential $300,000 Incentive Agreement For Boulevard At Central Station Restaurant Clears First Hurdle

The Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees voted 4-2 Tuesday to approve the incentive package.

Suggs To Withdraw Candidacy For Tinley Park Mayoral Race

"I am stepping back to focus on my health and well-being."

Orland Residents For Responsible Government: William Keefer

William Keefer is running for Township Trustee. The election is April 6.

Kevin Suggs Ends Campaign For Tinley Park Mayor

"There is much work that needs to be done in the Village. Stay engaged to ensure that your voice is heard."

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests

The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.

Orland Township Candidate Turns Self In On 2-Year-Old Warrant

Chicago Ridge Police confirmed Lora Kreczmer turned herself in for missing court dates in a 2017 driving under the influence of drugs case.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

Orland Residents For Responsible Government's: Lora Kreczmer

Lora Kreczmer is running for Township Trustee. The election is April 6.

Patch's 2020 Illinois Primary Voters Guide For Cook County

Everything you need to know to vote in the March 17 Illinois primary, including online registration, early voting, candidate guides and more

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Rush Darwish

Democrat Rush Darwish is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Charles Hughes

Democrat Charles Hughes is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Dan Lipinski

Democrat Dan Lipinski is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.