North Cook News

Smolenski brings awareness to victims during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Marian Johns | Oct 18, 2018

Illinois House of Representatives candidate Marilyn Smolenski is using part of her time in the political spotlight during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to address an issue that has affected her own life.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam calls for passage of bill that would deter shipment of opioids via U.S. Mail

By Marian Johns | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) recently spoke out in favor of the Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, or HR 5788.

Roskam says Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs will hurt Illinois manufacturers

By Marian Johns | Jun 1, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is speaking out against the Trump administration's recent placement of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from several U.S. allies.

Illinois business owners tout benefits of GOP's tax reform measure at congressional hearing

By Marian Johns | May 23, 2018

A recent hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to gauge how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts has affected businesses featured testimony by Illinois business owners.

Roskam argues against Casten's white paper on tax policy

By Marian Johns | May 23, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who represents Illinois' 6th District, is slamming Democratic candidate Sean Casten's recently published white paper on tax policy, claiming it is nothing more than a plan to hurt the area's families and small businesses.

Illinois Rifle Association rallies Northbrook residents to fight proposed firearm ordinance

By Marian Johns | May 22, 2018

The Illinois Rifle Association (IRA) is preparing to go head to head with the village of Northbrook, rallying residents to oppose an upcoming village board vote to ban some firearm accessories.

Legalizing recreational use of marijuana has strong support in Cook County

By Marian Johns | Mar 21, 2018

Cook County voters showed their approval Tuesday for legalizing the recreational use of marijuana with nearly 70 percent backing the measure in a non-binding referendum.

Less than 300 votes puts Wynes in second place in 10th Congressional district primary

By Marian Johns | Mar 21, 2018

In the three-way Republican primary race for the Illinois 10th Congressional District, current results show Jeremy Wynes with a mere 259 vote loss to Douglas Bennett.

Elleson holds over 2,000 vote lead in 9th Congressional District primary

By Marian Johns | Mar 21, 2018

In the wake of Tuesday's primary election in Illinois 9th Congressional District candidate and local pastor John Elleson is holding a more than 2,500 vote lead in the four-way race to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

Panel discusses impact of Eli Steele documentary during screening in Northfield

By Marian Johns | Mar 15, 2018

Filmmaker Eli Steele and Maze Jackson, co-host of “Wake-up with Maze and Charles” on WVON Radio, were among those taking part in the screening for Steele's personal documentary "How Jack Became Black," which brings the issue of race identity into the forefront.

Group opposed to Glenbrook school district transgender student policy considering litigation

By Marian Johns | Feb 16, 2018

As the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education recently voted to adopt its first transgender student policy, a group of residents and parents remain opposed to the idea and are looking at possible litigation to fight it.

From Chicago City Wire

Proposed K-12 spending plan to speed exodus, Lasonde says

By Marian Johns | 7 years ago

Illinois State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith's recent call for a $50 billion increase to the K-12 budget for next year could cost Cook County residents $3.1 billion in income taxes, a move that Joan McCarthy Lasonde, a Wilmette Republican in the 9th Senate District, says will cause even more people to flee the state because they are "being taxed to death."

Gott: Voters were 'sucker punched' this election

By Marian Johns | Nov 10, 2016

District 55 Republican State House candidate Dan Gott, who lost his bid to replace incumbent state Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines), said he feels voters were “sucker punched” by career politicians during this election and -- despite his loss -- he plans to continue his crusade against political corruption in Illinois.

Gott tells Moylan 'you're fired' during heated debate

By Marian Johns | Nov 7, 2016

Dan Gott, Republican candidate for the District 55 state House seat, recently squared off with his opponent, state Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) in a heated debate that ended with Gott telling Moylan “you’re fired," referring to what he calls Moylan’s lack of accomplishments while in office.

Gott, other state House candidates, sign 'No Madigan' pledge

By Marian Johns | Nov 3, 2016

Dan Gott, Republican candidate for the District 55 state House seat, joined several other GOP state House candidates this week in signing a “No Madigan” pledge, promising that if they win in the Nov. 8 election, they would refuse to vote for Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to remain House speaker.

Gott calls Illinois one of the nation's most corrupt states

By Marian Johns | Oct 13, 2016

As voters make their way to the polls in less than 30 days, Dan Gott, Republican candidate for the District 55 state House seat, is ramping up his door-to-door campaigning this week and talking face-to-face with voters promising to bring change to what he calls one of the most corrupt states in the U.S.

Gott accuses Moylan of distorting his views in 'smear campaign'

By Marian Johns | Oct 11, 2016

The race for the state House District 55 seat continued to heat up this week as GOP candidate Dan Gott called out his opponent, Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan, for what Gott said is a “smear campaign” and continued urging voters to oust the incumbent and other career politicians on Nov. 8.

Gott to join Walsh Freedom Day of Action rally

By Marian Johns | Oct 10, 2016

Dan Gott, the Republican candidate for state representative in District 55, said he will be among several Illinois candidates participating in the upcoming Walsh Freedom Day of Action political rally.

Gott supports governor in AFSCME contract battle

By Marian Johns | Sep 26, 2016

Candidate Dan Gott (R-Des Plaines) recently threw his support behind Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner in the ongoing contract battle with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, saying the group “must be living in a fantasy world” when it comes to their contract demands.

GOP candidate Gott is endorsed by Illinois Family-Pac

By Marian Johns | Sep 18, 2016

Des Plaines' resident Dan Gott, the Republican candidate for state Senate in District 55, received the endorsement of the Illinois Family-Pac this week.