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'67 New Trier grad marks 50 years at helm of 125-year-old HVAC company

By North Cook News Report | Oct 2, 2023

Frank Mutz, a 1967 graduate of New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill., recently marked 50 years as the head of Moncrief Heating and Air Conditioning, located in Atlanta, Ga.

Proft: ‘Rolling Meadows HS’ Lisa DeRocha tells students no Red, White and Blue assembly b/c the American flag is racist’

By North Cook News Report | Sep 27, 2023

Chicago’s Morning Answer radio host Dan Proft noted on X that Rolling Meadows high school students were forbidden from wearing red, white and blue for a theme day.

Schakowsky Statement on Labor Day

By North Cook News Report | Sep 14, 2023

On September 4, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and the Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in observance of Labor Day:

Schakowsky Applauds Biden Administration’s Announcement on Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation

By North Cook News Report | Sep 4, 2023

On August 29, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families, celebrated the Biden administration announcement of the first ten drugs that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will negotiate lower prices for using its new authorities under the Inflation Reduction Act. Schakowsky attended the White House ceremony marking this historic day and released the following statement:

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Announce Reintroduction of the STOP Bullying Act To Study, Address, And Reduce School Bullying

By North Cook News Report | Sep 4, 2023

On August 29, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón announced the reintroduction of the State Taskforce Opportunity Program (“STOP”) Bullying Act. The STOP Bullying Act incentivizes the establishment of statewide anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in primary and secondary schools, with attention to the pervasive bullying of LGBTQI+ students.

E&c Bipartisan Leaders Demand Online Marketplaces Divulge Efforts to Remove Harmful, Recalled Products From Platforms

By North Cook News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Full Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to Meta and other online marketplaces today requesting information regarding efforts to end the sale of banned and recalled hazardous products on their platforms.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presents Village Of Addison With $600,000 In Federal Funding He Secured For Local Road Repairs And Drainage Improvements

By North Cook News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On Sunday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presented the Village of Addison with $600,000 in federal funding that he secured for local road and infrastructure improvements. The funding, which Congressman Krishnamoorthi secured through last December’s government spending package, will be used to repair College Boulevard’s road surface, replace its sidewalks, improve community access, and end the drainage issues the street’s flooding causes for the surrounding area and residents.

Hutchinson on Pritzker’s nuclear reactor veto: ‘What is the Democrats stand on carbon emission?!!’

By North Cook News Report | Aug 24, 2023

Illinois 18th District State Representative candidate Charles Hutchinson is pressing Democrats for their stance on carbon emissions after Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill that aimed to allow the construction of new nuclear reactors in the state. Hutchinson highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in achieving carbon neutrality and challenged Democrats to prioritize the future of Illinois over political considerations.

Schakowsky, Colleagues Urge State Department to Continue Support of Environmentalists in Bajo Aguan Region of Honduras

By North Cook News Report | Aug 18, 2023

On August 15, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) led 16 of their colleagues in a letter urging United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to ensure that the U.S. Embassy in Honduras is continually engaging the Honduran government to combat corruption while protecting the environmentalists in the Bajo Aguan region from future violence and attacks, and ensuring that their demands are fully and fairly attended to. This includes the definitive cancelation of the Los Pinares mining licenses in the Carlos Escaleras Botaderos Mountain National Park.

Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Blumenauer, and Fitzpatrick Call on Biden Administration to Scale Up Response to Global Food Insecurity

By North Cook News Report | Aug 18, 2023

On August 10, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) sent a letter to the Biden Administration regarding the continued global food insecurity crisis and the need for robust funding for emergency international food aid, particularly for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), in any supplemental funding request to Congress.

Canty on House Bill 3129: 'This policy will require businesses with 15+ employees to include wages and benefits in job postings'

By North Cook News Report | Aug 17, 2023

Rep. Mary Beth Canty celebrated the signing of House Bill 3129 into law in an Aug. 14 Facebook post. The bill requires businesses with 15 or more employees to put wages and benefits in their job postings when hiring new employees.

Canty: 'CHECK IT OUT! Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2396 into law yesterday'

By North Cook News Report | Aug 7, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) celebrated the enactment of legislation that would require school districts to offer a full-day option for kindergarten students.

Sen. Murphy: 'Roadwork projects are not only about connecting places, they are about connecting people to opportunities'

By North Cook News Report | Aug 1, 2023

The 28th Senate District is about to see improvements to roads and bridges throughout after the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $181.8 million for those projects in the 28th District.

Duckworth: 'The United States Senate has been failing our troops and military families'

By North Cook News Report | Jul 21, 2023

On July 15, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) took to Twitter to accuse Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) of failing U.S. troops and military families.

Preckwinkle administration hides details of $125,000 legal assessment of controversial Cook County Land Bank

By North Cook News Report | Jul 20, 2023

Preckwinkle administration, Preckwinkle administration of Preckwinkle administration, Preckwinkle administration said Repitch - Preckwinkle administration hides details of $125,000 legal assessment of controversial Cook County Land Bank on Jul 20th.

Pritzker applauds 'mutually satisfactory' contract agreement between state and municipal workers' union

By North Cook News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has applauded a tentative collective-bargaining agreement his administration reached with the state's largest union, which represents most state government employees.

Illinois Republican Party: ‘The Corruption Series - Meet Terry Link!'

By North Cook News Report | Jul 17, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party’s latest installment of the “Corruption Series” focuses on former State Senator Terry Link, a Democrat.

Krishnamoorthi: "Our nation's veterans deserve more recognition for their service to our country."

By North Cook News Report | Jul 17, 2023

Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents District 10 for Illinois, tweeted on July 14 about the unanimous decision to rename the St. Charles Post Office after Veterans who have served in Vietnam. The reason for the change in the name is to show more appreciation and recognition for our veterans who have served to protect our country.

Rep. Schakowsky tweet: 'All people deserve a decent place to lay their head & the resources needed to thrive'

By North Cook News Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced in a July 12 tweet that she has secured federal funding to help a homeless shelter in Evanston provide support for those without a place to live.

Deyne: 'Bartlett Hills is one of the best assets that our village has'

By North Cook News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Raymond Deyne spoke on the Bartlett hills golf course irrigation project during the June 20th board meeting. Trustee Bartlett also chairs the public works and golf committee for the Village of Bartlett.

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