September Special FOCUS

Focus

ISSUE 1 Sept 2021

On Thornton Township

Did You Know?

Thornton Township offers counseling services to all residents at no cost! We offer counseling for individuals and families. We recognize that no program fits everyone so we offer a diversity of services including: • Short-term family counseling • Short-term individual counseling for adults and youth • Short-term marriage and couples counseling • Therapeutic groups • Evaluations and referrals when appropriate Counseling services are currently being offered via telehealth as we continue to navigate the pandemic. Please contact 708-596-6040 EXT 3155 for additional information about our services and to Thornton Township’s General Assistance begin your journey of mental health!

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eneral Assistance will be providing 10,000 food boxes for Christmas and needs your help! If you would like to volunteer at our food pantry or know someone looking for a service oppurtunity, please contact 708-596-6040.

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assistance to those who are not eligible for any other state or federal assistance. The goal is to provide for basic needs including food, minimal rent/mortgage payments, medical and other expenses essential to the health and well-being of qualifying General Assistance Clients. GA will begin registration for the CEDA Program starting September 7th until May 2022 (or until funds are depleted). Please have the following available for registration.

Forms needed for CEDA include:

General Assistance Hours

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

Services CEDA

LIHEAP, PIPP, Weatherization, and Water Assistance

Happening Now PIPP recertication OPEN now (check letter for deadine. If you have not recieved your letter yet, please contact CEDA at 312-782-2332)

• Applicant Photo ID/State ID

Weatherization is OPEN now

• SSN for all household members including children

Available by request and appointment only

• Income from all household members (includes child support, SNAP, TANF, Section 8) • Most recent utility bill from ComEd and Nicor gas within the last 30 days

Contact Us Location

333 162nd Street South Holland, IL

Phone

(708) 596-6040 ENGLISH EXT 3184 SPANISH EXT 3130

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Thornton Township Assessor’s Office Assessor CASSANDRA W. ELSTON

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM

Location

333 162nd Street South Holland, IL

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irst, on behalf of Supervisor Frank M. Zucccarelli, the Board of Trustees and myself, we pray that you and your family members are all well.

Notices were mailed from the Cook County Assessor’s Office last year regarding the 2020 Reassessment which will affect your 2nd Installment Property Tax bill payable in 2021. This notice provided you with information, such as, property characteristics, past and proposed assessed value on your property and noted the deadline for the filing of an appeal. Keep in mind that the Cook County Assessor’s Office is now accepting appeals for Thornton Township with a DEADLINE DATE of September 9, 2021. You can also file your appeal online via cookcountyassessor.com or by visiting the Thornton Township Building.

(708) 596-6040 EXT. 3139 OR 3175

No appointment is required at this present time.

We are also conducting a pre-filing of appeals with the Board of Review, or you may file online via cookcountyboardofreview.com Deadline for the Board of Review has not been determined as of this date. The Cook County Treasurer’s Office is in the process of calculating the 2020 2nd Installment Property Tax Bill, which is scheduled to be mailed to all property owners at the end of August with a payment due date of October 1, 2021.

Please know that we at your Thornton Township Assessor’s Office are striving to continue to take all precautions to keep you and our staff safe and healthy while meeting your needs during this time. We have scheduled the following Property Tax Workshops to provide you with information on the 2020 Reassessment, qualifying tax saving exemptions, and the filing of an appeal with the Cook County Assessor’s Office and/or the Board of Review.

From all of us at Thornton Township, stay safe and be Blessed.

CASSANDRA W. ELSTON ASSESSOR, THORNTON TOWNSHIP

TAX APPEAL WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 6:00 P.M. The Pentecostal Church 16423 Lathrop Avenue, Harvey ALD. SHIRLEY DREWENSKI 1ST WARD

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 10:00 A.M. Thornton Village Hall 115 East Margaret, Thornton VILLAGE PRESIDENT ROBERT R. KOLOSH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 11:00 A.M. Thornton Village Hall 115 East Margaret, Thornton, VILLAGE PRESIDENT ROBERT R. KOLOSH

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 6:30 P.M. Dixmoor Village Hall 170 West 145th Street, Dixmoor VILLAGE PRESIDENT FITZGERALD K. ROBERTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 11:00 A.M. Thornton Township Hall (LL) 333 162nd Street, South Holland ***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 11:00 A.M. Calumet City Senior Center 1420 Huntington Dr., Calumet City ***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 11:00 A.M. Hawkins Multi-Purpose Center 650 E. Phoenix Center, Phoenix VILLAGE PRESIDENT TERRY WELLS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 6:30 P.M. Abundant Living Christian Center 14540 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton APOSTLE WILLIAM H. FLESHMAN ***GUEST SPEAKER: ATTY. MARIO A. REED

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 11:00 A.M. Dolton Village Hall 14122 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard

COVID GUIDELINES AND DUE TO A RECENT SURGE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE THE THORNTON TOWNSHIP IN THE DELTA VARIANT FOLLOWED. FACE MASK CLERKS OFFICE WILL BE PLEASE CALL TO ONSITE AT THESE EVENTS AND TEMPERATURE CHECK RESERVE A SPOT IS REQUIRED AT ALL FOR VOTER REGISTRATION MEETINGS. FACE MASKS 708-596-6040 EXT 3139 WILL BE AVAILABLE.

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Community Relations The Community and Public Relations Department is the center for much activity in the township. The department is responsible for informing citizens of all the programs and services available to township residents through press releases, cable announcements, program guides, manuals, reference materials, and other informational items.

For residents interested in upcoming events or volunteering call (708)-596-6040 ext. 3168.

Help us keep you up to date with by scanning the QR code or by sending us an email at connectwithus@thorntontwp.com

Thornton Township Clerk’s Office Clerk

Loretta C. Wells

Senior Services AARP Smart Driver Course on September 21 and 22 has been Canceled •Exercise Classes are Monday and Friday TIME CHANGE! 8am - 9am and 9:30-10:30 •Drive Through Lunches are every Tuseday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

•Dine in Lunches have resumed every Thursday 11am -12:30pm •BINGO continues on the last Monday of every month from 1pm - 3pm

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•Line Dancing continues every Wednesday 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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•Pinochle Tuesday 12pm - 3 pm

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•Pinochle Thursday 1pm - 3 pm

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Please call us with any questions 708-596-6040 ext. 3170 or 3190

New Hours Starting September 1st

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm

Services Voter Registration

Open year round, except the 2 weeks leading up to each election

Hunting and Fishing

Obtain your hunting and fishing license along with waterfowl and salmon stamps

90 Day Placards Temporary 90 day vehicle placards for disabled person available with Dr. completed application

Contact Us Location

333 162nd Street South Holland, IL “Lower Level”

Phone (708) 596-6040 EXT. 3123 OR 3118

Zuccarelli Assistance Program “ZAP” SERVICE ZAP Senior Lawn Care runs from May thru October each year.

Since 2004 ZAP has hired students from School District 205 & 215 to provide lawn care for a nominal fee to quailified residents.

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ZAP crews were able to continue to safely provide this valuable service to close to a thousand residents

Contact Us

(708) 596-6040 EXT 4008

Thornton Township Youth & Family Services Thornton Township’s Youth & Family Services Department is planning to have an After School Program for 2021, but first they need some feedback and want to hear from you!

If you are a Thornton Township resident who has passion and knowledge to help our children and families thrive, we want to connect with you. We believe that all the resources we need to thrive are within Thornton Township.

If you are a Thornton Township parent or legal guardian wanting help with your children socially, emotionally, or academically, please connect with us. Your best + our best = results. Contact us by sending your name and phone number to iblakely@thorntontwp.com To complete a survey, scan the QR code below or visit the “Youth & Family Services” page at Thorntontownship.com.