North Cook News

City Club of Chicago virtual forum honors Cook County sheriff

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

The City Club of Chicago recently held a virtual forum with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart about his accomplishments.

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Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

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Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

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Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

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Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

Middle-class families will suffer under new tax plan and 'that's just wrong,' Rep. Morrison argues

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2019

House Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal would raise taxes on the very people it is meant to protect.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Mazzochi says new tax graduated income structure is a 'lie'

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

House Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) said because the rates in the graduated income tax proposal aren't fixed, everyone will eventually pay more taxes.

From Chicago City Wire

Cook County landlords to have limits imposed on criminal background checks of potential tenants

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Cook County Board recently passed ordinances that would limit the practice of asking possible tenants about their criminal backgrounds.

Morrison speaks out against LGBTQ content in school history books, but HB 246 passes House

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 19, 2019

The House debated a bill that would require school textbooks to include a study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in America's history.

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Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

State Rep. Morrison opposes bill that would require history textbooks to include LGBT content

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 16, 2019

Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) spoke out against a bill that requires school textbooks to include a study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in America's history, citing multiple reasons to oppose the legislation.

April vote will decide if Barrington School District 220 receives $185 million to finance renovations

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 13, 2019

Voters will head to the polls on April 2 to decide if Barrington School District 220 should take on $185 million in bonds for financing several building improvements.

Cook County drinking water bill fails to override governor's veto

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 4, 2018

The state Senate during the Nov. 27 House floor session failed to override Gov. Bruce Pauner's veto of a bill that would have created the Cook County Water Infrastructure Fund to help pay for water-system upgrades in the county.

Preckwinkle's chief of security fired

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 16, 2018

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's head of security's employment was terminated Nov. 2 after an investigation into an abandoned state vehicle found two years ago.

Rooney congratulates Bicentennial honorees

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 14, 2018

Several members of the 27th District who were named as recipients of the Bicentennial Honor 200 were recently congratulated by Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows).

State lawmakers ask: Should sports gambling be a sure bet for Illinois?

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 1, 2018

The Illinois House Gaming & Sales and Other Taxes Subcommittees held a joint hearing on Oct. 17 to continue the discussion on whether Illinois should legalize sports betting and online gambling.

Morrison calls Democrat mailers shameful

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 10, 2018

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Plainfield) and other legislators held a news conference to criticize Democratic lawmakers over an advertisement promoting property tax relief.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

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Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.