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The Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) aims to reduce the impact of aircraft noise in homes surround Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

To qualify for soundproofing your home MUST reside in the current noise contour map. To see if your home qualifies, use the link below to view the interactive property locator: tinyurl.com/2k9wm6da or call the Residential Sound Inquiry Line at (773) 894-3255.

Communities surrounding O’Hare are trying to urge the FAA to redraw this contour map to more accurately reflect the current day changes in runway usage and configuration.

To submit an airport noise concern, please contact the O’Hare Noise Hotline at (800) 435-9569 or visit tinyurl.com/4kfrkk6k

CHICAGO — Millions of Illinoisans are waiting to receive their tax rebates as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan. State Senator Robert Martwick is reminding residents they can easily check their rebate status online.

“The Illinois Family Relief Plan is our way of reinvesting in our communities,” said Martwick (D-Chicago). “Families are struggling, and this relief is a good start to alleviate that financial despair.”

Supported by Martwick, the Illinois Senate championed Senate Bill 157, which provides millions of Illinois taxpayers with financial relief – including direct tax rebates. The rebates began to roll out Sept. 12, leaving many to wonder when they will receive their rebate.

People who filed taxes will automatically receive their rebate – otherwise they have until Oct. 17 to do so. To check the status of a rebate, people can click here and select “Where’s My Rebate?” An IL-PIN number is necessary to check the status. To find an IL-PIN number, click here and select “IL-PIN Inquiry.”

Under the law, people who filed 2021 Illinois taxes are eligible to receive up to $700. Individual filers who make less than $200,000 will receive a $50 income tax rebate, and couples who make less than $400,000 will receive $100. Filers are also eligible for $100 per dependent, with a maximum of three.

Additionally, people who paid property taxes in 2021 on their primary residence in 2020 – and make less than $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly – are eligible for up to $300. The rebate will be equal to the property tax a resident was qualified to claim on their 2021 taxes.

“Every dollar counts for economically distressed families,” said Martwick. “These rebates could be spent on groceries, much needed car repairs, gas, school supplies and more. Check your status today.”

White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ian or other natural disasters.

White urged consumers to gather as much information as possible about a vehicle before making a purchase. Consumers are encouraged to obtain a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVITIS) vehicle history report by visiting vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov.

In addition, White said that CARFAX is providing a link to check for flood vehicles. To visit the free link, go to www.carfax.com/flood.

Yes Election Day!

A week after the telescope-friendly Quarter Moon, we get the Full Moon. While it lacks the level of detail, its radiance on rural countrysides is nothing short of fairylike.

This is the only phase that can be eclipsed! It does this by going into Earth’s shadow, which will actually happen at the next Full Moon on November 8.

From most of the U.S. and Canada, the entire lunar eclipse will be visible; in the eastern time zone, the Moon will be below the horizon toward the end so not visible. See the Moon rise/set calculator.

The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red, though it’s more of a reddish-orange glow, certainly not bloody red.

If you want to view it though, you’ll have to set your alarm clock very early!

Eclipse Times (Central):

Partial Eclipse begins: 3:09am

Full Eclipse begins: 4:16am

Maximum Eclipse: 4:59am

Full Eclipse ends: 5:41am

Partial Eclipse ends: 6:49am The Moon is close to the horizon now, so make sure you have an open view to the west-northwest.

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