North Cook News

Officials celebrate new O'Hare runway, air traffic control tower

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 23, 2015

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held recently for O’Hare's new Runway 10R/28L and a new south air traffic control tower, attended by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek, Federal Aviation Administration Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Ginger Evans and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.

Dold part of reunification, District 10 trade mission to South Korea

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 22, 2015

South Korea welcomed U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Dist. 10), who traveled to the Asian nation last week as part of a delegation from the Village of Wheeling and the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. The delegation discussed efforts to reunite North and South Korean relatives, as well as efforts to boost U.S.-South Korean trade relations.

Insurer group's high rating for Elgin Fire Department can aid property owners

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 21, 2015

Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy said residential and commercial property owners may now qualify for lower insurance rates after the department received high marks from the national Insurance Services Office (ISO).

Moylan urges drivers to sign up for license-renewal email alerts

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 21, 2015

State Rep. Marty Moylan, (D-Dist. 55) is encouraging motorists to sign up for an email alert that will inform them when it is time to renew their driver’s licenses, as the Illinois Secretary of State’s office no longer sends out reminders by mail.