June, 2016 Stories | North Cook News

Streamwood board of trustees meets to approve agenda, requests

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

The Village of Streamwood board of trustees met Thursday, June 2.

Des Plaines Public Library board meets to approve consent agenda

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

The Des Plaines Public Library board of trustees met at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16.

Park Ridge Committee of the Whole meets, approves budget

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

The Park Ridge Committee of the Whole met at 7 p.m. Monday, June 27.

District 55 House candidate: It's time to send 'incumbent politicians a non-compliance vote'

By Marian Johns | Jun 30, 2016

Republican candidate Dan Gott, who is vying for the Illinois House seat in District 55, is going door to door to reach voters with his campaign message about the need to oust incumbent politicians who he says, are not doing their job for Illinoisans.

Candidates call on state to analyze how CPS funds are being spent

By North Cook News | Jun 29, 2016

Illinois’ General State Aid (GSA) funds K-12 education and was originally intended to financially support school districts with the most need. Through the years, however, the formulas used to calculate the amount of state funding school districts receive has sparked outrage over the funding system providing large subsidies to a few select districts, namely, Chicago Public Schools.

Divvy Bike Share arrives in Evanston

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 29, 2016

Evanston welcomes the Divvy Bike Share program this week, which provides an alternative transportation option to members.

Elgin Parks and Recreation Advisory Board gathers for minutes meeting, forum

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets at 5 p.m. today, June 28.

Northbrook Zoning Board of Appeals reviews minutes, holds public hearing

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The Village of Northbrook Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting at 7:30 p.m. yesterday, June 27.

Elgin Image Advisory Commission meeting focuses on minutes, awards

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The Elgin Image Advisory Commission met at 7 p.m. yesterday, June 27.

Thillens says voters are looking for people outside the box

By Hoang Tran | Jun 27, 2016

The people of Illinois are frustrated with the politicians at the state capital, according to Mel Thillens, Republican candidate running for Senate District 28.

IDPH cautions parents to employ water safety techniques

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 27, 2016

Drain covers, diaper changing, disinfectants and dodging drowning are topmost on the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) list of priorities as it issues reminders for staying safe and healthy during the summer swimming season.