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Cook County clerk puts price tag on political training seminar

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2017

A recent report from Better Government Association (BGA) alleges that Dorothy Brown, Cook County Circuit Court clerk, may have accepted bribes and found other methods of making extra money during her tenure as clerk.

Candidates share views on how to improve Park Ridge

By Mia Sims | Mar 30, 2017

The Park Ridge District Board recently asked eight candidates for their views on the issues facing the park district and how the park board could address them.

Taxpayers United of America fights tax hike referenda in six communities

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2017

Taxpayers United of America (TUA), a non-partisan, Chicago-based advocacy group, recently urged constituents in six communities to oppose a seven-item referendum initiative on April 4 that the group believes would burden taxpayers.

Service Academy Day in St. Charles to offer information on military academies

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2017

U.S. Reps. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) are hosting a Service Academy Day from 9 a.m. to noon April 22 at St. Charles East High School for students and their families from from the 14th and 6th Congressional districts interested in U.S. service academies.

Palatine-Schaumburg 211 School Board candidate owes $140K in back taxes

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 30, 2017

Palatine-Schaumburg Township District 211 School Board candidate Edward Yung of Inverness owes more than $140,000 in back taxes, according to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds (CCRD).

Palatine Foreign Fire Tax Board summarizes expenses

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The village of Palatine Foreign Fire Tax Board met March 15 to summarize expenses.

Evanston community service board proposes street names

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The city of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Board met March 16 to propose street names.

Oak Lawn Board of Trustees purchases ambulances

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The village of Oak Lawn Board of Trustees met March 14 to purchase ambulances.

Schaumburg Sister Cities Commission presents fundraising updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The village of Schaumburg Sister Cities Commission met March 14 to present fundraising updates.

Evanston City Council renews tire service contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The Evanston City Council met March 13 to renew the city's tire service contract.

Oak Lawn Police and Fire Commissions present commendation certificates

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The village of Oak Lawn Police and Fire Commissions met March 15 to present commendation certificates.

Evanston improvements board discusses special assessment protests

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The city of Evanston Board of Local Improvements met March 14 to discuss special assessment protests.

Schaumburg amends municipal code for massage establishments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 30, 2017

The Schaumburg Village Board met March 14 to amend the municipal code for massage establishments.

Evanston's Sixteen Candles house back on the market

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 28, 2017

Even the allure of Jake Ryan, Grandpa Fred and Long Duk Dong hasn't proven enough to find a buyer for 3022 Payne St. in Evanston.

Probe of national group's role in New Trier seminar urged

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 28, 2017

A group known as Parents of New Trier wants the school board to investigate a non-profit national education advocacy group's involvement in North Trier’s Seminar Day on February 28.