April, 2016 Stories | North Cook News

Schaumburg Health and Human Services Committee meeting focuses on subordination request

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Village of Schaumburg Health and Human Services Committee recently met to recommend the approval of a subordination request for 1327 Fairlane Drive.

Schaumburg Zoning Board of Appeals details regular meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Village of Schaumburg Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 27.

Arlington Heights trustees gather for Police Pension Fund meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Village of Arlington Heights board of trustees of the Police Pension Fund met Thursday, April 28.

Elgin prepares for Human Relations Commission meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Human Relations Commission in the City of Elgin will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 3 to discuss monthly reports.

Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

Buffalo Grove Committee for Residents with Disabilities to discuss 2016 goals

By Louie Torres | Apr 27, 2016

The village of Buffalo Grove Committee for Residents with Disabilities will meet at 7 p.m. today to discuss its 2016 goals.

Winnetka Firefighters Pension Fund benefits surpass contributions; pension deficit nearly doubles in 10 years

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 25, 2016

Paying out large pension benefits that exceed Winnetka Firefighters’ pension contributions is draining the pension fund and has nearly doubled the deficit in the last 10 years, a report by the Illinois Department of Insurance revealed.

Bernas urges renouncing CTU support

By Daniel Daw | Apr 25, 2016

Republican Candidate for the Ill. House of Representatives, Jillian Bernas has issued a statement calling on her opponent to renounce statements made by Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President, Karen Lewis.

Red light cameras at Routes 59 and 19 set to begin operation in Streamwood

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 24, 2016

The red light cameras will begin full operation on May 1.

NWCDS awarded top spot as Emergency Fire Dispatch Accredited Center

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 24, 2016

NWCDS is the first to receive the Accredited Center of Excellence in Illinois.

City of Prospect Heights Water Committee discusses final survey results

By Louie Torres | Apr 24, 2016

The City of Prospect Heights, Illinois Water Committee met recently to discuss final survey results.

Elgin Liquor Control Commission reviews license requests

By Louie Torres | Apr 21, 2016

The Liquor Control Commission in the City of Elgin met April 13 to discuss various requests for licenses by establishments.

Elgin Cultural Arts Commission calls meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 21, 2016

The Cultural Arts Commission in the City of Elgin held a regular meeting on April 11.

Elgin Heritage Commission discusses new businesses at meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 21, 2016

The Heritage Commission in the City of Elgin met April 12 to discuss several new businesses.

Prospect Heights details regular workshop meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 21, 2016

The City Council in the City of Prospect Heights recently met to discuss several new businesses.

Wilmette Environmental and Energy Commission holds tar sealant discussion

By Louie Torres | Apr 21, 2016

The Environmental and Energy Commission in the Village of Wilmette met Monday, April 11.

Wilmette Judiciary Committee reviews Backyard Barbecue Store's liquor license request

By Louie Torres | Apr 21, 2016

The Judiciary Committee in the Village of Wilmette met on April 12 to discuss the request of The Backyard Barbecue Store for a class Q liquor license.