Local Restaurants

We have an addition to our last newsletter about local restaurants.

The White Oak Tavern and Inn opened on Webster on December 9th and is focused on locally sourced food. Be sure to check them out!

 Property Tax Update for 43rd Ward Homeowners: North Chicago Township Open for Appeals

From now until December 30th, 43rd Ward homeowners who live in North Chicago Township (south of Fullerton Avenue) may appeal their property tax assessment to the Cook County Board of Review. 

Appealing your property tax assessment is an opportunity to ensure your property tax bills are fair and accurate. The most common reason to appeal is over-valuation. 

File appeals online at CookCountyBoardOfReview.com. 

Contact the following offices with questions about the appeal process or for assistance to file an appeal.  

• Commissioner Bridget Gainer's Office at 312-603-4210/[email protected]

• Commissioner John Fritchey's Office at 773-871-4000/[email protected]

• Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi's (2nd District) Office at 312-603-5560

2015 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program

The Chicago Department of Transportation administers the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program each year. Traditionally, the program has opened to Chicago property owners on New Year's Day.

In response to resident requests, CDOT has changed the opening date to Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 12:01 a.m.

Applicants can begin calling the City's 311 System or access the City's service request website at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.