North Cook News

Top-ranking deputy furthers Madigan's obstructionist policies

By Carol Ostrow | May 27, 2016

Speaker Mike Madigan's principal agent, Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie — representing the 16th District in the House — recently stated that House Democrats have no interest in coming to an agreement during Gov. Bruce Rauner’s term in office.

Bernas criticizes Cullerton’s gas tax plan

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 19, 2016

Jillian Bernas, Republican candidate for the 56th House district, recently spoke out against the concept of taxing Illinois automobile owners for every mile they log, calling it a poor investment and driver deterrent.

Thillens challenges ComEd's I-390 project to protect constituents

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2016

Mel Thillens, state Senate candidate in the 28th District, has taken a lead role on a proposed ComEd electric transmission line along Interstate 390 to find an optimal solution to minimize potential impacts on the surrounding area.