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Richmond Finance Committee hears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 9, 2016

The Village of Richmond Finance Committee met Tuesday, July 19.

Richmond reviews recent board meeting

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 9, 2016

The Village of Richmond board met Thursday, July 21.

Schakowsky's hiring platform reveals faulty logic

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2016

Rep. Jan Schakowsky seeks to hire a dream candidate — someone willing to give up everything for seven days a week for $2,000 per month — yet advocates a $15/hour minimum wage, and something doesn’t add up.

Lasonde calls for campaign volunteers

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2016

Appealing for grass roots support, Republican Ninth Congressional District candidate Joan Lasonde recently reached out to her constituents via her Facebook page, stressing the need for solidarity at assorted upcoming weekend campaign events.

Schaumburg Boomers offer former NFL star Tebow a baseball contract

By Sean Fowler | Aug 9, 2016

Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow, who played in the National Football League with the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, has decided to abandon his attempts to revive his football career and try baseball instead.

Beata Dorota and Piotr Styrczula Purchase 127 Wolcott Court 1-1-4-RN-2, Schaumburg

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2016

On June 10, 2016, Beata Dorota and Piotr Styrczula purchased a home at 127 Wolcott Court 1-1-4-RN-2, Schaumburg from Mirela and Patrick J. Hartigan for $150,000.

Gott calls property tax freeze 'smoke and mirrors'

By Marian Johns | Aug 8, 2016

District 55 state representative candidate Dan Gott addressed the issue of property taxes with voters during his campaigning this week, telling residents that putting a halt to property tax increases is one of the most important issues this election.

'Golf in the Dark' fundraiser date set

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

The third annual 'Golf in the Dark' fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Lake Park Golf Course in Des Plaines, according to www.dpparks.org.

Rhythmic gymnast representing Oakton Community College in Rio

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

Oakton Community College (OCC) is being represented in the 2016 Summer Olympics by rhythmic gymnast Alisa Kano.

Registration underway for Oakton youth basketball camp

By Brent Zell | Aug 7, 2016

Oakton Community College will host a basketball camp from Monday through Thursday, Aug. 8-11, according to the school.

Illinois DCFS releases Institutional Review Board meeting details

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 5, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services met at noon Tuesday, July 26.

Prospect Heights Strategic Directions Committee to finalize report

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 5, 2016

The City of Prospect Heights Strategic Directions Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Northbrook Plan Commission holds application review

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 5, 2016

The Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Wheeling Park District board reviews new business, committee reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 5, 2016

The Wheeling Park District board of commissioners met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission details June 2 meeting

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission met Thursday, June 2.

Lasonde laments passing of Medal of Freedom winner Mikva

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

Abner Mikva, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2014, passed away on July 4, prompting a recent tribute from Ninth Congressional District Republican Candidate Joan Lasonde, campaigning from Winnetka.

Gott alleges state pension system 'rigged'

By Marian Johns | Aug 3, 2016

Dan Gott, candidate for House District 55, recently weighed in on the state’s pension crisis, and as he laid out his case for supporting pension reform, Gott said he believes the current pension system is plagued by nothing but political corruption.

Bernas: Term limits would be big step toward better state government

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 3, 2016

Jillian Bernas, Republican candidate for Illinois state representative in District 56, believes that it is time to fix the state’s broken legislative system.