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Stories in this category tend to focus on how Lansing’s two townships—Bloom and Thornton—help build community by providing information that equips residents to understand their property tax assessments and appeal them when necessary.
Planning and Zoning Board to consider special use for development at 2320 Thornton Lansing Road – Agenda 6/9/21
LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2021) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Music Mines opens first location on Ridge, second planned for former Puzon’s Music
Franklin family to "mine for creativity" through variety of lesson options
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2021) – The thump of speakers, melody of...
Napleton takes steps toward new car dealership at former Best Buy site
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 12, 2021) – The Napleton Group has taken initial steps toward opening a new car dealership at 17151 Torrence...
Cadou Decor to bring high-end boutique and art gallery to Ridge Road
Owner Summer Megdadi plans to transform former Card Carousel into luxury boutique for art, decor, and furniture
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 3, 2021) –...
Cook County Assessor responds to Lansing businesses’ property assessment concerns
Assessor admits mistakes in Lansing, offers short- and long-term solutions
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2021) – If they weren't before, property owners in...
Lansing taxing bodies work together to demand property tax fairness for local businesses
Support hoped to spread, Village creates online portal for businesses
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2021) – When business property reassessments were released last...
Lansing approves QuikTrip gas station at former Kmart location
Southeast corner of 173rd St. and Torrence Ave.
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2021) – The Village Board on Tuesday approved a special use...
Village Administrator offers suggestions for businesses facing drastic property tax increases
Online portal to help with submitting info to Cook County
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 7, 2021) – In the last Village Board meeting of...
Cole & Young Jewelers to close after 146 years
Owner Larry Mollo ready for retirement after 44 years in Lansing
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (December 22, 2020) – Soon after the first of the...
First step taken to bring Starbucks to Torrence Ave. in Lansing
Hoped to be finished by end of 2021
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 11, 2020) – During last week's Village Board Meeting, the Board voted...
Lansing businesses weigh options as property taxes spike
Some tax bills will quadruple, leaving businesses with tough choices
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 20, 2020) – High taxes are no surprise to Illinois...
Thornton Township Assessor wins ‘Official of the Year’
Cassandra W. Holbert-Elston awarded for excellent service in Thornton Township
By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 26, 2020) – During property tax season, one...
Bloom Township to hold online property assessment appeal webinars
Thursdays: October 1, 8, and 15
information provided by the Cook County Board of Revew
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 29, 2020) - Cook County Board of...
Property tax workshops coming to South Holland, Calumet City
Reservations needed for most workshops
Information provided by Thornton Township
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 9, 2020) – Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Elston will be hosting six...
Moratorium on residential disconnections voluntarily extended by several utilities
Some deadlines extend through end of the month, others through Sept. 10
Information provided by the Illinois Commerce Commission
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 2, 2020) – On...