Latest News from North Cook News

Editorial: Robert Creamer resigned and so should his wife, Jan Schakowsky

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

Dirty trickster, convicted felon and frequent White House visitor Robert Creamer recently resigned from Americans United for Change after undercover videos revealed his involvement in an organized effort – coordinated with the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Hillary Clinton and her campaign staff, and President Obama – to disrupt Trump rallies, provoke Trump supporters, and incite violence.

'My Home is in Illinois' campaign supports many political newcomers in state races

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

A new ad campaign is encouraging voters to choose political newcomers for the state legislature when they go to the polls for the general election next month.

Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' websites

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2016

Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.

Editorial: Mom on a mission or Madigan minion?

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2016

Democrat Michelle Mussman won the race for state representative of District 56 in 2010 running as a self-proclaimed “mom on a mission.” Her supposed mission? To clean up Springfield.

Park Ridge Committee of the Whole reviews volunteer report

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The Park Ridge Committee of the Whole met Sept. 12 to review volunteer report.

Prospect Heights Library Board of Trustees approve bills

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The city of Prospect Heights Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 20 to approve bills payable.

Streamwood Board of Trustees grants special use permit

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The village of Streamwood Board of Trustees met Sept. 1 to grant special use permit.

Park Ridge Liquor License Review Board modifies license fee

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The city of Park Ridge Liquor License Review Board met Sept. 19 to modify liquor license fee.

Palatine Plan Commission discuss downtown plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The village of Palatine Plan Commission met Sept 20th to discuss downtown TOD Plan.

Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

Streamwood Board of Trustees discuss goals, objectives

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

The village of Streamwood Board of Trustees met Sept. 22 to discuss goals and objectives.

Park Ridge announce electronics recycling event

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

The Park Ridge City Council met Sept. 6 to announce electronics & textile recycling and document shredding event.

Park Ridge City Council recognizes garden club winners

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

The Park Ridge City Council met Sept. 19 to recognize the Garden Club Beautification winners.

Prospect Heights airport board approve sale of property

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

The city of Prospect Heights Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors met Sept. 21 to approve the sale of surplus personal property.

Illinois GOP launches voter-fraud hot line after Kankakee bribery allegations

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 5, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) launched a voter-fraud hot line today, in response to complaints of bribes for votes.

Former Chicago Schools chief: North Cook taxpayers should pay more for Chicago schools

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

Chicago's Public Schools already receive two times the state funding as do each of the 37 school districts in north and northwest Cook County.

Buffalo Grove commissioners to review police officer entry process

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 11, 2016

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 12 a.m. Monday for status and discussion regarding the 2016 police officer lateral entry process.