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Retiring mayors have goals during final months
By Joe Boyle Two local mayors who plan to retire this spring said that they still have more work to do before they leave office. Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton has served in that role for 20 years.…
Two mayors plan to retire as candidates file petitions
By Dermot Connolly Two local mayors are stepping down this spring as three candidates will be vying to replace them in the April 6 election. In Evergreen Park, Mayor James Sexton is retiring after 20 …
Evergreen Park mayor stresses ongoing threat from pandemic
By Joe Boyle Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton is pleased that vaccines will be available to the public in the fight against COVID-19, but warned residents that there is still a long road ahead. ̶…
Pandemic-whipped sales tax receipts bumps Oak Lawn property taxes
By Dermot Connolly A drop off in pandemic-related sales tax receipts coupled with higher labor costs led the Village of Oak Lawn to approve a 2021 budget that includes an increase in the property tax …
