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THORNTON TOWNSHIP THORNTON FCUS MAY 2016 Follow Thornton Township news on: 333 E. 162nd Street • South Holland, IL 60473 • 708-596-6040 • www.thorntontownship.com INSIDE Faith, Battle Women Job Dignity, and Against of Fair THIS Respect Hunger Honor 2016 Conference Page 4 Page 5 Page 8 & 9 ISSUE Page 2 TOWNSHIP PROPERTY TAX REFUND COMING ’m happy to announce that for the 9th time since I became Supervisor, the township finds itself in a I financial position to be able to issue a property tax refund to owner/occupiers of class 2, single family homes or apartment buildings of 6 units or less. I have always made fiscal accountability and transparency the cornerstone of my administration, because Upcoming I have never lost sight of the fact that taxpayers deserve and should expect nothing less. I am extremely proud of my record in working to meet the critical needs of thousands of our neighbors Board who rely on township government to help improve the quality of their lives, while paying assiduous attention Meetings to being fiscally responsible to taxpayers. It’s important for you to know that in addition to the numerous public service offerings Thornton Township offers on a daily l Tuesday May 10, 2016 basis to assist residents, that we provide food baskets to over 3500 families each month; offer lawn maintenance assistance to nearly 800 seniors who can no longer physically complete the work; provide summer employment for approximately 100 high l Tuesday May 31, 2016 school students to perform the service – giving them an alternative to idleness while fulfilling service to our community; provide l June 21, 2016 weekly curb-to-curb transportation services for seniors and, through our General Assistance Department, help those who have l July 19, 2016 lost jobs and exhausted unemployment benefits, to pay their utilities or rent, while helping retrain them for a new career. l August 16, 2016 To date, we have helped approximately 65 of our neighbors find new jobs with such firms as Ed Miniat Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Best Motel & Suites and CEDA to name a few. The Township The fact is Thornton Township provides real service to help thousands of township families to improve the quality of their daily buildings will be lives and we do it all for less than five cents. closed: Only five cents of every property tax dollar you pay goes to Thornton Township to provide all of these public service l Memorial Day – programs and more – just 5 cents. Monday May 30, 2016 And, because of the deep commitment I and the Township Board of Trustees have to budgeting tax dollars wisely, we can l Independence Day – once again provide a tax refund to those who help pay for our work. Monday July 4, 2016 Soon you will receive in the mail an application for the tax refund. The deadline for submission will be June 30, 2016. I urge every homeowner to apply for this property tax refund because I believe those dollars are better off in your pockets. Please be watching your mail for the Property Tax Refund Packet. Office Locations Sincerely, l Thornton Township Town Hall 333 East 162nd Street South Holland, IL 708-596-6040 Frank M. Zuccarelli l Senior Center Thornton Township Supervisor 1420 Huntington Drive Calumet City, IL 708-596-6040 Ext. 3190 Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall l Senior/Youth and Family May 5th - May 9th, 2016 Services Center 14323 Halsted Ceremony May 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Riverdale, IL 3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest 708-596-6040 Ext. 2000 For more information call 708-335-9600, ext. 106 l The Food Assistance Center 15340 Page Avenue Harvey, IL 708-596-6040 Ext. 3180 l ZAP 16910 Westview South Holland, IL 708-596-6040 Ext. 4001 Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor Presorted Std U.S. POSTAGE Joyce M. Washington, Norbert Cipowski, Jacqueline E. Davis-Rivera, Geary DePue, SouthPAID Holland, IL Trustee Trustee Clerk Highway Commissioner Permit No. 618 People working Gerald “Jerry” Jones, Stafford C. Owens Cassandra Holbert, RESIDENTIAL with people. Trustee Trustee Assessor C.I.A.O. CUSTOMER 2 CLERK’S CORNER: JACQUELINE E. DAVIS-RIVERA ASSESSOR’S OFFICE: CASSANDRA HOLBERT uring these difficult times with the loss of jobs, unemployment here has been a change in the Disabled Veterans Dand school closings, it’s vitally important that we speak thru THomeowner Exemption. Please read the following and our vote. Register to vote now! Gather information on the can- contact your Thornton Township Assessors Office at (708)596- didates, be an informed voter. Save the date November 8, 2016: 6040 ext. 3175 should you need additional information. General Election Day. Veterans who have a disability rating of 30% are now eligible With summer rapidly approaching, just a friendly reminder that for this exemption and those who have a rating of 70% or more my office is here to serve you by providing the following services: disability are totally exempt from property taxes. If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for this exemption l Register to vote in the Clerk’s Office. on your primary place of residence. l Sale of Cook County vehicle stickers to residents of the unincorporated area. Please note that this exemption must be applied for each year and is deducted on your 2nd installment property tax bill. l Notary Public (Notarizing documents for Township residents at no charge) The following chart shows changes in exemption amounts based on percentage l Sale of Illinois hunting and fishing licenses, waterfowl stamps and salmon stamps. of disability between the current law and the new law: l Distribution of manuals and travel information such as bus schedules, train Taxable Years Percentage of Disability Exemption Amount schedules, maps and brochures. 2011-2014 (Tax yrs) 70% and greater $5,000 l Assist the Cook County Clerk’s Office with the Deputy Registrars Programs and other 50% - 69% $2,500 programs as needed. 2015 and after (Tax Yrs) 30%-49% $2,500 l Manages the coordination and distribution of Township handicap placard 50% - 69% $5,000 applications and permits. 70% and greater Total Exempt I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support by volunteering, your attendance at the Annual Town Meeting, our Senior Luncheons and various VERY IMPORTANT: This amount will be deducted from your Equalized Assessed Township events. We are happy to provide time when Senior Citizens and the residents Value (EAV), which is the partial property value on which your taxes are computed. of Thornton Township can come out and have a good time. We are looking forward to The EAV is NOT the dollar amount of your taxes and its reduction is NOT THE seeing you, at the Days in the Park Picnics. DOLLAR BY WHICH YOUR TAX BILL may be lowered. The Clerk’s Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Our phone number is (708) 596-6040 ext. 3123 or ext. 3118. For more information please call or visit the Assessors office at: If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact my office. Thornton Township Hall Blessings in all ways and have a safe and wonderful summer. 333 East 162nd Street, South Holland (708) 596-6040 Ext. 3175 Office hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Faith, Dignity, and Respect Conference ecently a delegation from Thornton Township visited Charleston South Carolina, Department have changed in the 9 years since he became Chief. R to both honor the Emanuel AME Church and to learn from them and community Three breakout sessions covered the topics of mental health, social justice, and law leaders how they were able to maintain peace and unity in the community subsequent enforcement. Sharronne Ward, President & CEO of Grand Prairie Services, Dr. to the mass shooting that took the lives of nine church members last June. Constance Y. Williams, Executive Director of Illinois Division of Mental Health, and That trip resulted in Thornton Township sponsoring a community-wide conference Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith spoke of the importance of mental health access and training, and on February 5th, 2016. The “Faith, Dignity & Respect Conference” brought together the stigma of seeking treatment. Dr. Stanley Howard, Founder and President of the nearly 300 civic, educational, religious and local law enforcement leaders in an effort Law and Civics Reading and Writing Institute and Dr. Bambade Shakoor-Abdullah, to reduce and prevent violence in the local communities of Thornton Township. Researcher of Violence & Trauma and Inner City Schools gave presentations on the Keynote speaker Gregory G. Mullen, Chief of Police for Charleston, South Carolina challenges of pursuing social justice. Chief Greg Baker and Lt. Shawn Staples of the gave a presentation on the community response to the horrific murders at the Emanuel South Holland Police Department gave an overview of the ‘Law in Your Community’ AME Church in Charleston. Mullen said the relationships between police and the workshops by NOBLE (The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), community that kept the peace immediately after the murders were built years before. which give citizens information on the law, their rights, and police procedures. Mullen gave examples of how the image and purpose of the Charleston Police Attendees register for “breakout sessions” Breakout session led by Dr. Bambade Shakoor- that covered topics of mental health, social Abdullah. justice and law enforcement. Keynote speaker Gregory G. Mullen, Chief of Speaker and Thornton Township Supervisor Police for Charleston, South Carolina. Frank M. Zuccarelli. Lansing Good Neighbor Parade Stepper’s Family Day Watch for these Township Picnic May 7th Cook-Out & Bar-B-Que’ August 14th upcoming events June 26th in Thornton Memorial Day Parades Taste of Thornton Township Harvey Independence Day Parade Township..