North Cook News

MOUNT PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT: 2019 Year In Review

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

According to the 2018 Community Attitude & Opinion Survey , 100% of respondents spent time in District parks with top marks for cleanliness, safety, accessibility and maintenance.

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH DISTRICT 202: Community members invited to the ETHS Holiday Music Festival, Dec. 15

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

On Sunday, December 15, more than 300 student musicians will celebrate the season at the Evanston Township High School (ETHS) Holiday Music Festival beginning at 3:00pm in the auditorium.

Op-Ed: Legal Reforms Needed to Spur Small Business Growth

By Aaron Del Mar | Dec 6, 2019

Over the years, I’ve had the amazing and eye-opening opportunity to start several small businesses in different industries.

Village of Bartlett Committee met November 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

Village of Bartlett Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Village of Bartlett President and Board of Trustees met November 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

Village of Bartlett President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Village of Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met November 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

Village of Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 4.

Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met November 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 6.

City of Prospect Heights Plan Zoning Board of Appeals met November 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

City of Prospect Heights Plan Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Nov. 21.

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met November 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission met Thursday, Nov. 21.

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met November 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2019

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 5.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 24 hours ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives throws her support behind Patlak in Cook County, inviting venom from at least one member of 'the Squad'

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently drew criticism from U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), a charter member of "the Squad” – four famously progressive Democratic U.S. Reps. – after Ives publicly voiced her support for Cook County Board Commissioner Dan Patlak’s reelection efforts.

Rep. Morrison calls for Madigan, Mautino to step down

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is among a group of Illinois lawmakers calling for an end to the era of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

David Keenan donates $1,000 to Thomas M. Cushing's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2019

David Keenan donated $1,000 to Democrat Thomas M. Cushing's election campaign committee, Cushing for Judge, on Dec. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Greg Lahart donates $5,000 to Thomas M. Cushing's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2019

Greg Lahart donated $5,000 to Democrat Thomas M. Cushing's election campaign committee, Cushing for Judge, on Dec. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

CITY OF EVANSTON: Increase in Whooping Cough Cases in Evanston

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

The Evanston Health & Human Services Department has seen a recent increase in pertussis, or whooping cough, cases, and is encouraging residents to confirm that their vaccinations are up to date.

Rep. Morrison urges voters to take their 'outrage' over corruption to the polls

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) continues to be shocked by some of the things he witnesses across all levels of Illinois government.

Daniel Foley donates $1,000 to Thomas M. Cushing's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 2, 2019

Daniel Foley donated $1,000 to Democrat Thomas M. Cushing's election campaign committee, Cushing for Judge, on Dec. 2, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: November 2019 Newsletter

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

I would like to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. As we gather with family and friends this week, I hope we all take a moment to reflect on that which we are thankful, and to consider those who may be struggling and in need. Our office continues to collect non-perishable items for our local food pantries, and the Wings Domestic Violence Shelter.