North Cook News

City of Elgin Human Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 1, at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court.

Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee prepares for upcoming meeting, status updates

The City of Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow, March 1, to hear status updates on several ongoing projects.

Elgin Heritage Commission to meet, discuss Orange Street property

The City of Elgin Heritage Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. tomorrow, March 1.

Park Ridge honors Mel Thillens with Chamber of Commerce Community Star award

Mel Thillens, a Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate in District 28, was honored with his second Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Community Star Award in three years at "A Night of Stars" Dinner and Dance on Feb. 20.

Dan Gott promises to bring integrity to Dist. 55 House race

Republican candidate Dan Gott has come out of retirement to challenge Democratic incumbent Martin Moylan for the Illinois House seat for District 55.

GOP throws support behind Bernas

Republican Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee Jillian Rose Bernas has garnered the support of a number of key GOP members in her bid to replace State Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Democrat, in District 56.

Park Ridge to hold second budget workshop session

Park Ridge city officials will discuss funding, expenditures and revenues at its next 2016-17 budget workshop session at 7 p.m. Monday in City Hall, 505 Butler Place.

Prospect Heights prepares for budget workshop

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 26, 2016

Budget planning is set to begin at the upcoming Prospect Heights Budget Workshop.

Arlington Heights Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to discuss personnel matters in closed session

Members plan to hold a closed session at the upcoming Arlington Heights Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting.

Prospect Heights Planning and Zoning board to meet, review sign variation

The City of Prospect Heights Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 25.

Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission to hear updates on Hersey High crosswalk, police applications

The City of Prospect Heights Fire/Police Commission is preparing to meet and hear an update on the John Hersey High School crosswalk.

Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals to render decision on tree house, review lot variance

The homeowners will hear the decision on their tree house and elevated deck request at the Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

Buffalo Grove offers flag retirement assistance

Tattered, torn and damaged American flags in need of retirement can be taken to the front desk of the Buffalo Grove Police Department, located at 46 Raupp Blvd.

Northbrook development continues to progress rapidly

Northbrook Village President Sandra Frum has announced that the village is experiencing an all-time high in development projects.

Buffalo Grove raises nearly $80,000 for charity in 2015

In total, the Village of Buffalo Grove raised $79,781 in 2015 for various charitable causes.

Mount Prospect tree trimming set to begin

Parkway tree trimming will begin the week of Feb. 22 in the Village of Mount Prospect.

Bielinski highlights Wilmette board transparency in meetings and online

Village Board President Bob Bielinski recently published a letter to the citizens of Wilmette in 'The Communicator.'

Arlington Heights garbage pickup switches to once weekly