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Pappas: 31,000 senior citizens could apply for money-saving Cook County property tax exemptions As many as 31,000 senior citizens could save hundreds of dollars immediately on their property tax bills due August 1 by applying for exemptions they previously received, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Those homeowners received the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption last year but... Read More

The next E-Waste Collection event of 2018 is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 28 in the rear parking lot of the South Holland Public Library. This is a service available to South Holland residents only. Electronic waste, or “e-waste”, is known as old electronic devices that are broken, outdated, discarded, or at the end of the useful life. This includes cell phones,... Read More

South Cook County Events Outdoor Block Party Saturday, July 7 • 12 – 4 pm Camp Shabbona Woods, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland Join us for nature play, pop-up adventure play, creative reuse, primitive skills, games, a hike, and more! We’ll be joined by partners from the Chicago Botanic Garden, REI and the Chicago Park District. We’ll also have a food truck on site. Co-hosted by the Youth... Read More

Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. South Holland Community Center 501 E 170th Street Because communication is the very essence of our strength as a Village government, morning and evening Mayor’s Coffees are held quarterly at the Community Center. This is to provide an informal opportunity for residents to meet with Mayor Don De Graff and other Village officials to ask questions and share... Read More

Springtime is renewal season in the Village of South Holland. The following are now available for purchase at Village Hall, 16226 Wausau Avenue. To learn more about spring renewals and required fees, call 708-210-2900. Vehicle Stickers 2018-2019 Vehicle Stickers are available for purchase and must be displayed in the lower right hand corner of your windshield before July 1. Vehicle Sticker... Read More

The MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) Street Resurfacing Program will start in late spring and include the following streets: 161st Street from South Park to 600 East 166th Place between Greenwood and Woodlawn Avenue Woodlawn Avenue between 166th Place and 167th Street Woodlawn Court south of 166th Place Greenwood Avenue between 166th Street and 166th Place 157th Street between State Street and Calumet... Read More

The 2018 season of the South Holland Municipal Band is underway. While the municipal band will continue to entertain audiences with much of their traditional show tunes and patriotic tributes, they have incorporated a bit of jazz, along with a soloist, to expand their attraction to a wider audience. Click here to learn more about the South Holland Municipal Band Email us at... Read More

SEASONAL REMINDER Yard waste pick-up has resumed for the season on April 1. Your first yard waste pick-up date will be your first garbage pick-up between April 1 and April 7. Effective April 1, yard waste toters are again to be used for yard waste only. Branch pick-up also resumed April 1. Please trim branches to lengths of 4 feet. Branches will be picked up on the day after your regular... Read More

Summer Eye-opener Camp at Sand Ridge Nature Center Looking for a fun and educational summer camp? Check out the different opportunities available at the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Nature Centers. During the summer camp programs, children will be immersed in nature fun and learning. Registration for Nature Center day camps is required, and opens on Monday, April 2. For more... Read More

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Thornton Township High School, 15001 Broadway Ave., Harvey. More than 50 companies and agencies will be accepting applications for available jobs, summer internships and apprenticeships. Representatives from various Youth... Read More