North Cook News

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT: Spring 2020 Program Guide Delivery Update

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

Due to the forecasted rain, snow, and ice this weekend, we have taken steps to reschedule the delivery of our Spring 2020 Program Guide to next weekend, January 25.

CITY OF ELGIN: January & February 2020 City of Elgin Special Events Newsletter

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2020

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast The 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Elgin Community College Business Conference Center.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy offers free admission to Chicago museums

By Press release submission | 5 days ago

To encourage residents to take advantage of the Constituent Education Resource Card program, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is hosting a sign-up drive on Jan. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Elk Grove Village Public Library, located at 1001 Wellington Ave. in Elk Grove Village.

GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S BOOTH COTTAGE

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

The Booth Cottage was originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1913 as temporary housing for Sherman and Elizabeth Booth.

CITY OF EVANSTON: MLK Events and Activities

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2020

The City of Evanston invites members of the community to attend the “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration and Evanston Unity" on Sunday, January 19, beginning at 3 p.m.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 47: Mazzochi Condemns Democrats’ Refusal to Recommend Real Property Tax Reform

By Press release submission | 7 days ago

State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) stood with House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Property Tax Relief Task Force members to denounce the missed opportunity and failed effort of the Democrat-controlled Task Force to seriously consider and recommend meaningful short- and long-term property tax relief.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Seeks Input from Constituents for New Bill Ideas

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

As a way to engage local residents in the legislative process, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is encouraging constituents to contact her office with ideas for new bills to be considered in Illinois.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 44: Crespo Recognizes Hoffman Estates Police for Keeping Local Families Safe from Harassment

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recognized Hoffman Estates Police Department Officers Joshua Chlebanowski and Pat Patla for appropriately handling and reassuring local residents of their community’s values when responding to a heinous incident in which a family was being harassed for their ethnicity.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Recent Reports Concerning Ex-Statehouse Lobbyist

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released the following statement in response to a WBEZ report uncovering emails between a former statehouse lobbyist and high-level employees of the Quinn administration that allude to a possible cover-up of rape by state employees.

NORTHBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 27: Parent Satisfaction Survey

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

I am writing to you to inform you of our upcoming Parent Satisfaction Survey.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55: Moylan to Host Museums in the Park Registration Session

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

Moylan to Host Museums in the Park Registration Session

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 54: Rep. Morrison Hosting Coffee and Conversation Event for Constituents

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

Morrison Hosting Coffee and Conversation Event for Constituents

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 54: Morrison’s Senior Tech Seminar Set for January 23rd

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2020

Morrison’s Senior Tech Seminar Set for January 23rd

GLENCOE PARK DISTRICT: DOG PARK TASK FORCE DECISION

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2020

Last February, we began a community conversation about adding a dog park to Glencoe.

EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: Open Houses for Incoming Kindergarten Families

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2020

Enrollment in kindergarten is an exciting time for both students and their families.

COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 59: 5Essentials Survey - Improve Your School's Effectiveness

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2020

At the start of each calendar year teachers, parents, and students across Illinois have the opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

CITY OF EVANSTON: Water Closed at Multiple Evanston Beaches Today Due to Elevated E. Coli Levels

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Due to elevated and unsafe E. coli levels, the water will be closed today at multiple Evanston beaches including Lee Street Beach, Greenwood Street Beach, Clark Street Beach, and Lincoln Street Beach.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55: Moylan Announces Energy Utility Bill Clinic

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Moylan Announces Energy Utility Bill Clinic

CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Holiday Lights Recycling Program Runs through March 31st

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2020

The Holiday Lights Recycling Program will run through March 31st. Residents can drop off holiday light strings of any type, including rope lights, LED lights, and extension cords at City Hall, Monday-Friday, from 8:30am-5:00pm.

ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Elgin Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2020 with the classics: Mozart and the Beatles

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2020

Pianist William Wolfram joins the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to give audiences a glimpse into the brilliance of Mozart January 11th - 13th,