North Cook News

Fine: 'Clean air is a basic human right'

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2021

To ensure that Illinois residents have clean air to breathe, the state Senate approved a proposal requiring public schools and state agencies to disclose the use of pavement sealant that includes toxic, tar-based materials.

Fine: Mental health treatment bill provides care 'quickly and close to home'

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2021

Legislation intended to make it easier for Illinois families to get mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment passed the Senate April 30.

Security expert tells Mazzochi 'The best thing to fight fraud is education'

By April Bamburg | May 3, 2021

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) recently hosted a webinar focusing on senior citizens and fraud, with guest Tom Brady, director of the Homeland Security Institute at the College of DuPage.

'Intent and practice' was to allow exemptions for COVID-19 vaccinations, Glenview School District 34 says

By April Bamburg | Apr 24, 2021

Glenview School District 34 reversed its decision to require staff members to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine to keep their jobs after employees concerned about the mandate contacted Liberty Counsel.

McLaughlin objected to health care reform, saying 'we just don't have the resources'

By April Bamburg | Apr 10, 2021

The Illinois House approved legislation in March to reform how health care is provided in the state and address inequalities.

Myalls: Looting is never OK

By April Bamburg | Sep 10, 2020

With the ongoing demonstrations for Black Lives Matter, there has been plenty of discussion of looting and riots, although one writer has taken a controversial view of looting.

Long-time Schaumburg resident qualifies for Nov. election, challenging incumbent Democrat

By April Bamburg | Jun 9, 2020

Schaumburg Township elected official Scott Kegarise filed candidacy paperwork to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep. Michelle Mussman to represent the residents of the 56th District.

New Trier administrators admonish old video containing racial slurs

By April Bamburg | Jun 8, 2020

New Trier High School administrators called a video from several years ago in which a student used racial slurs unacceptable and outlined the school district's efforts to combat racial injustice.

Serve Illinois Commission rovides Update on COVID-19 Response

By April Bamburg | Apr 28, 2020

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has been working to assist Illinois residents as the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the state.

Project Veritas files motion to enter Robert Creamer's felony record in lawsuit against the organization

By April Bamburg | Apr 28, 2020

Project Veritas filed a motion on April 16 to have Robert Creamer's felony record entered into the lawsuit against the organization.

Fitness center owner suggests it's time to focus more on economic impact of COVID-19 shutdown

By April Bamburg | Apr 13, 2020

Although the public is at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, some believe it’s time to reassess the idea that public health is more important than the economy.

Cook County Treasurer announces property scavenger sale postponed

By April Bamburg | Mar 27, 2020

Cook County property owners faced a May 8 scavenger sale due to $188.2 million in back taxes, but the auction has been postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

Illinois Supreme Court launches pilot program to shorten the appeals process

By April Bamburg | Mar 22, 2020

The backlog of criminal appeals in Cook County is the target of a pilot program announced in early March to speed up the appeals process.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

Schneider challenger says people need to come before party politics

By April Bamburg | Sep 13, 2017

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) will give up on principles in order to tow the party line, and as such needs to be ousted from his U.S. House seat, Republican challenger Jeremy Wynes contended recently in a press release.

Pritzker's tightrope walk on soda tax has to end, GOP says

By April Bamburg | Sep 11, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful J.B. Pritzker has only two days left to decide whether he is going to back a repeal of what the Illinois Republican Party calls the disastrous sweetened beverage tax.