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Elgin bicycle committee establishes 2017 initiatives

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 29, 2017

The city of Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Jan. 10 to establish 2017 initiatives.

Buffalo Grove fire, police commissioners establish monthly meeting schedule

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Jan. 11 to establish the monthly meeting schedule.

Buffalo Grove trustees discuss massage establishment regulations

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Buffalo Grove Board of Trustees met Jan. 9 to discuss massage establishment regulations.

Andy Lee Purchases 3085 Pheasant Creek Drive 110, Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Andy Lee purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 3085 Pheasant Creek Drive 110, Northbrook from Karen M. Baumann (trustee) and M. Baumann Karen (trust) for $155,000.

Richard Barkowitz Purchases 518 N Pine St., Mount Prospect

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Richard Barkowitz purchased a home at 518 N Pine St., Mount Prospect from Brian P. and Fotini Wickman and Fotini Moragiannis for $287,500.

Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

By North Cook News | Jan 27, 2017

Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

Dropping home values, high property taxes push Illinois toward financial cliff, analyst says

By North Cook News | Jan 27, 2017

Illinois residents burdened with falling home values and high property taxes are headed toward a cliff if Springfield doesn't do something soon to pull the state back from the precipice, a financial analyst said.

How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By North Cook News | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

Parwan Prop Series A LLC Purchases 10428 Michael Todd Terrace, Glenview

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Parwan Prop Series A LLC purchased a home at 10428 Michael Todd Terrace, Glenview from Planica Jozef Trust 8228 (trustee), Planica Piotr Trust 8228 (trustee) and Planica Robert Trust 8228 (trustee) for $475,000.

Owls' Hamilton adds another honor to team list

By Brent Zell | Jan 26, 2017

The Oakton men's basketball team does not have permanent possession of the District 4 Player of the Week Award, although it may seem that way.

Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals hosts public hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 26, 2017

The village of Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 10 to host a public hearing.

Elgin committee views housing development presentation

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 26, 2017

The Elgin City Council Committee of the Whole met Jan. 11 to view a housing development presentation.

Elgin Heritage Commission hears staff comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 26, 2017

The city of Elgin Heritage Commission met Jan. 10 to hear staff comments.

Elgin Liquor Control Commission reviews complaints

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 26, 2017

The city of Elgin Liquor Control Commission met Jan. 11 to review complaints.

Kelly and Steven Bachta Purchase 2810 Orchard Lane, Wilmette

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Kelly and Steven Bachta purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2810 Orchard Lane, Wilmette from Weekley Homes LLC for $1,100,000.

Ryan N. Watson and Lien M Hoang Purchase 2714 W. Briarwood Drive, Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Ryan N. Watson and Lien M Hoang purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 2714 W. Briarwood Drive, Arlington Heights from Nestor A. Vega and Carmen Ega for $335,000.