North Cook News

GOP: Dems stand by as Cook County finally kills soda tax

By Robert Lawson | Oct 13, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls stood on the sidelines, refusing to "stand up for taxpayers," even as the Cook County Board on Wednesday voted to repeal the controversial sweetened beverage tax, according to an Illinois Republican Party press release.

Summer Archery and Horsemanship Activities in Hanover Park Park District

By Robert Lawson | Jun 30, 2017

The Hanover Park Park District has scheduled archery and horsemanship activities for both adults and youth this summer.

Local high school athletic summer camps in the area

By Robert Lawson | Jun 19, 2017

Local high schools in the area run several summer athletic camps to help students build integrity, teamwork, patience, physical dexterity, strength and many other skills.

Critics note disparity between AFSCME demands, non-union workers' reality

By Robert Lawson | Feb 6, 2017

Should Illinois taxpayers continue to support the demands of government employees at a time when private-sector workers are feeling the economic pinch of the current period?

In response to ad mailers, Bernas accuses Mussman of dishonesty

By Robert Lawson | Oct 16, 2016

Schaumburg' Jillian Bernas, the Republican candidate for the District 56 state House seat, has recently been attacked in typical negative political ads by Democrat contender Michelle Mussman.