North Cook News

Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met October 2

By Michael Abella | Oct 3, 2019

Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 2.

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met September 25

By Michael Abella | Oct 3, 2019

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Village of Bartlett Committee of the Whole met September 3

By Michael Abella | Oct 3, 2019

Village of Bartlett Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met September 4

By Michael Abella | Oct 3, 2019

Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 4.

City of Prospect Heights Fire Police Commission met August 28

By Michael Abella | Oct 3, 2019

City of Prospect Heights Fire Police Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 27: Count Me in 2020: The Census and Why it Matters

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Why the Census Matters will help you understand why it is imperative that everyone is properly counted in the 2020 Census.

Schools

EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: A message regarding Halloween celebrations

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

As part of our school and district-wide commitment to equity, we are focused on building community and creating inclusive, welcoming environments for all.

From Prairie State Wire

FBI and IRS raid three villages in Sen. Sandoval's 11th District

By Zeta Cross | 13 days ago

Within three days after FBI and IRS agents raided the home and offices of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) , agents made early morning raids on three southwest villages in Sandoval’s district.

Schools

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: ETHS hosts Family Action Network event with Ta-Nehisi Coates on October 4

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Evanston Township High School will host “The Water Dancer: An Evening with Ta-Nehisi Coates” on Friday, October 4, beginning at 7:00pm, in the school auditorium, located at 1600 Dodge Ave.

Politics

Rep. Morrison puts onus on Illinois voters to help stop political corruption in Democratic Party

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) argues that voters will have to serve as judge and jury in the ongoing federal corruption probe of state government.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Task force co-chair Rep. Mazzochi seeks to bring more equity to state's property tax system

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

First-term Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) wants everyone to be on the same page and treated the same way when it comes to dealing with the state’s property tax system.

Politics

Rep. Morrison calls for lawmakers, voters to stand up for developmentally disabled Illinoisans

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports that teachers and state workers' unions were among the biggest winners emerging from the most recent legislative session in Springfield, but the government watchdog website also laments the fact that resources for the state's developmentally disabled barely registered on lawmakers' radar.

Community

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60714 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60714 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Community

CITY OF ELGIN: Elgin Announces Fall 2019 Leaf Collection Programs

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

Free bagged leaf collection begins October 1 and the City's on-street collection program in designated areas will begin on Monday, October 28.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives is familiar with the 'lies, desperation' driving GOP primary opponent Sanguinetti's campaign

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes that her Republican primary challenger in the 6th Congressional District, former lieutenant governor Evelyn Sanguinetti (R-Wheaton), is creating a false narrative around her campaign with the help of a tactic all too familiar to Ives.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives attacks Rep. Casten's predilection for 'politically motivated smear campaigns'

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is warning voters that U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's (D-Downers Grove) joining forces with other Democrats to smear Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh with more sexual misconduct claims is just another example of who her potential opponent really is.

From Lake County Gazette

Morrison called out by ISRA director for firearm confiscation remark

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

In the eyes of Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson, state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) had a Beto O’Rourke moment last spring.

Schools

Rep. Mazzochi appointed to Joint Advisory Council on Higher Education in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has been named to the Joint Advisory Council on Higher Education in Illinois.

Community

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60714 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60714 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Politics

Pension reform is ultimately in the hands of voters, Rep. Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

The state’s pension crisis has become so dire that Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) sees only one way the course can be reversed.