January, 2016 Stories | North Cook News

Mayor's Awards Ceremony planning on the agenda for Elgin Heritage Commission meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 31, 2016

The Elgin Heritage Commission will discuss the Mayor's Awards Ceremony at its next meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Prospect Heights City Council meets to honor retired officer, amend budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 31, 2016

Sgt. Joseph Pawlicki was honored at the Jan. 25 Prospect Heights City Council meeting.

Elgin Committee of the Whole discusses Riverboat Fund, drinking water

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 31, 2016

With the state's release of the Riverboat Fund revenue, the Elgin Committee of the Whole was able to revisit the 2016 budget at its Jan. 27 meeting.

Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda

By Mark Fitton - Illinois News Network | Jan 29, 2016

Democrats say the budget remains their priority

Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole receives update on Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on the current status of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) at its Jan. 12 meeting.

Mount Prospect shares newly drafted Strategic Plan for 2020

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The Village of Mount Prospect recently shared its Strategic Plan for 2020.

Wilmette's police, fire department pension boards detail joint meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Pension membership and financial updates were on the agenda for Thursday's joint meeting of the Wilmette Police Pension Board of Trustees and the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees.

Tobacco products banned in Elgin parks, recreational facilities

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Tobacco products were recently banned from nearly all of Elgin's parks and recreation facilities.

Wilmette Historical Museum hosts pop culture historian Jim Engel

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The "Garfield Goose and Friends" show, hosted by Wilmette resident Frazier Thomas, is just one of the Golden Age children's shows featured in the free talk at the Wilmette Historical Museum.

Elgin Mayor's Awards for Historic Preservation now accepting nominations

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Nominations for the 2016 Elgin Mayor's Awards for Historic Preservation are now open.

Park Ridge Human Needs Task Force hears R-Code presentation from student leaders

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Five R-Code student leaders gave a presentation on the R-Code and its positive aspects to the Park Ridge Human Needs Task Force on Dec. 8.

Elgin announces upcoming Women in Business Progressive Luncheon

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Women in Business Progressive Luncheon on Feb. 4.

Arlington Heights Bicycle Advisory Commission to discuss bike-parking plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 28, 2016

A proposed bicycle parking ordinance will be discussed at the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) meeting at 7:30 p.m. today in the Village Hall Community Room, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road.

Senate Dist. 28 candidate hopes Rauner's State of the State address will spur action

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

Enacting sweeping changes in the public education system, ending the state’s seven-month-long budget stalemate and passing workers’ compensation reform were key issues in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address Wednesday.

Rauner's message on growing the economy stirs interest in House District 56

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

The Republican candidate for the House seat in District 56 heard Gov. Bruce Rauner's call for job creation through the passage of workers’ compensation reform, pension reform and property tax relief during his State of the State address on Wednesday loud and clear.