July, 2016 Stories | North Cook News

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Elgin informs drivers of Spring Street repairs

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 30, 2016

If Elgin residents hear the sound of jackhammers over the summer, they can be assured that the Spring Street Parking Deck concrete repair project, planned for late July through August, is most likely well underway.

Schaumburg Park District Finance Committee considers financial items

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 30, 2016

The Schaumburg Park District Finance Committee met at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

Schaumburg Park District commissioners review ordinance at meeting

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 30, 2016

The Schaumburg Park District board of commissioners met at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

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Wilmette ready for tomorrow's one-day recycling event

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 29, 2016

The Village of Wilmette will sponsor a one-time recycling event for paper and electronics from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow, July 30, at the Wilmette Public Works Facility, 711 Laramie Ave.

Thillens laments court setback for redistricting ballot measure

By Hoang Tran | Jul 27, 2016

In a loss for the redistricting efforts in Illinois and for Gov. Bruce Rauner, Cook County Circuit Judge Diane Larsen ruled that the Independent Maps amendment ballot measure does not meet the conditions set forth in the Illinois Constitution to be put on the Nov. 8 ballot.

You read it last in the Daily Herald

By North Cook News | Jul 27, 2016

Well, lo and behold, what do you know, and will wonders never cease?!!!

Lasonde slams Schakowsky for organizing U.S. House sit-in

By Kerry Goff | Jul 27, 2016

Joan McCarthy Lasonde, the Republican candidate running for the state's 9th District U.S. House seat, has plenty to say about her opponent, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, especially her recent instigation of the House sit-in after the Orlando shootings.

Schaumburg Zoning Board of Appeals prepares for upcoming case hearing

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 27, 2016

The Village of Schaumburg Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. today, July 27.

Park Ridge Community Health Commission to meet, consider action items

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 27, 2016

The City of Park Ridge Community Health Commission will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow, July 28.

Former Oakton baseball player now in Pittsburgh Pirates' fold

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2016

Oakton Community College baseball Coach Bill Fratto said this about former player Brett Synek: “Solid player, game changer.”

University of Illinois track stars score Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2016

University of Illinois women's track and field team members Britten Petrey of Schaumburg and Megan Lemersal of Park Ridge received Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards, the school said recently.

Park Ridge Animal Commission meets to review dog aggression case

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 23, 2016

The City of Park Ridge Animal Commission met at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18.

Des Plaines School District 62 meets to discuss financials

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 23, 2016

The Des Plaines School District 62 board of education met at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18.

Des Plaines City Council discusses street, utility improvements

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 23, 2016

The Des Plaines City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18.

School District 54 names Kaplan as board member

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 23, 2016

The Schaumburg School District 54 board of education announced July 14 that it has appointed Bob Kaplan as a new board member.

Wheeling Park District Future Planning Committee tours future playground site

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 23, 2016

The Wheeling Park District Future Planning Committee met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.

Northbrook Plan Commission meets to review draft resolutions

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 23, 2016

The Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.

O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission holds strategic planning session

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 23, 2016

The O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission met Tuesday, May 31.

Gott tells Madigan to 'tear down this wall of unsustainable financial debt'

By Marian Johns | Jul 22, 2016

House District 55 candidate Dan Gott recently warned that Illinois’ stopgap budget will not fix the state’s financial distress and that it is a pathway for his opponents, Rep. Marty Moylan and Speaker Michael Madigan, to create higher taxes and a 'supermajority' in the state house.