North Cook News

Republican congressional delegation calls for investigation into alleged fraud by J.B. Pritzker

By Chandra Lye | Oct 5, 2018

Illinois' GOP congressional delegation recently sent a letter to John R. Lausch, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, demanding an investigation into an alleged scheme by J.B. Pritzker to defraud taxpayers.

Firefighter claiming PTSD denied line-of-duty disability

By Chandra Lye | Oct 3, 2018

An Illinois appellate court sided with a pension board that denied disability payments to a firefighter who claimed to be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Kessem planning final campaign event in Northwest Chicago

By Chandra Lye | Sep 30, 2018

Republican candidate Ammie Kessem is planning to knock on more than 2,000 doors in a final campaign push before Election Day.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Bernas signs petition banning property tax lawyers from serving as lawmakers

By Chandra Lye | Aug 9, 2018

Jillian Rose Bernas, the Republican candidate for state House District 56, believes issues surrounding the state’s property taxes are out of control.

Traditions change but the meaning of Christmas stays the same, 44th state rep candidate says

By Chandra Lye | Dec 29, 2017

Holiday celebrations have changed over the years for Katy Dolan Baumer but the meaning of the season has not, she says.

From Lake County Gazette

Sente opponent calls for further discussion on sanctuary state policy

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Republican House candidate Marko Sukovic of Lincolnshire has called for more discussions on sanctuary state policies.

Sweetened beverage tax said to have soured Cook County on Democrats

By Chandra Lye | Sep 28, 2017

Cook County's recently imposed sweetened beverage tax has been such as disaster that even Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s die-hard constituents have lost confidence in her, according to a recent press release from the Illinois Republican Party.

Hoffman Estates project offers insight into prevailing wage

By Chandra Lye | Apr 28, 2017

An unplanned change to a government project in a suburban Chicago village shined some light on the cost of the prevailing wage law in Illinois.

Park Ridge Park District Board candidate O'Donnell concerned over rising property taxes

By Chandra Lye | Mar 20, 2017

Jim O’Donnell has put his name forward as a candidate for Park Ridge Park District Board commissioner because he is looking for a way to give back.

Christian advocate sees lopsided school perspectives

By Chandra Lye | Mar 13, 2017

The cultural advocate of a non-profit Christian organization is accusing some Illinois schools of unfairly focusing on progressive views and not giving students any chance at considering other perspectives.