North Cook News

The public is invited to attend the Village of Mount Prospect Public Works Department from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Park Ridge Mayor's Advisory Board to conduct interviews for boards, commissions

The City of Park Ridge Mayor's Advisory Board will be conducting interviews beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 4, in the Finance Conference Room at City Hall.

Schaumburg Cultural Commission meets to hear updates on upcoming events

The Schaumburg Cultural Commission heard updates on upcoming events, including the Reduced Shakespeare Company performance, at its March 28 meeting.

Mount Prospect resumes yard waste collection program

Mount Prospect residents can begin putting out yard waste for collection beginning on April 4.

Northbrook to celebrate Earth and Arbor Day

Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day at the Village Green in Northbrook.

Groot Industries set to begin collecting refuse in Park Ridge

The new refuse collection company, Groot Industries, will be begin trash pickup on Monday, May 2, in the City of Park Ridge.

Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole meets, reviews community survey questions

The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole reviewed and discussed the proposed resident satisfaction survey questions for the planned community survey at its March 22 meeting.

Thillens challenges ComEd's I-390 project to protect constituents

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2016

Mel Thillens, state Senate candidate in the 28th District, has taken a lead role on a proposed ComEd electric transmission line along Interstate 390 to find an optimal solution to minimize potential impacts on the surrounding area.

Park Ridge zoning board prepares to meet tomorrow

The Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will meet tomorrow, on the fifth Thursday of March, due to spring break and the Easter holiday.

Schaumburg Zoning Board of Appeals to meet, review cases

Sign variations for two Starbucks locations are on the Schaumburg Zoning Board of Appeals agenda at 7 p.m. today, March 30.

Glenview Appearance Commission reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 28, 2016

The Glenview Appearance Commission reviewed 11 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness at its meeting on Feb. 24.

Arlington Heights Committee of the Whole meets to hear departmental status reports

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 28, 2016

The Arlington Heights Committee of the Whole met on March 14 in the Village Hall board room at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road.

Wheeling board of trustees approves Chicago Executive Airport budget

The Wheeling board met on March 21 and approved the Chicago Executive Airport fiscal year 2017 budget.

Mount Prospect annexes Lynn Court townhome development

The Mount Prospect village board approved the annexation of the unincorporated areas of the Lynn Court townhomes development at its March 16 meeting.

Elgin Volunteer Coordinator Network announces VolunteerPalooza

VolunteerPalooza is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 23.

Park Ridge City Council honors firefighter-paramedics for life-saving actions on emergency call

The Park Ridge City Council honored firefighter-paramedics Chris Cleary, Aaron Kuester and Bill Smaha at the council's March 7 meeting.

Mount Prospect trustees approve Andy's Frozen Custard location

The drive through restaurant was approved by the Mayor and board of trustees on March 16.

Park Ridge honored for excellence in financial reporting

The City of Park Ridge was recently honored by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

Prospect Heights NRC announces plans for prescribed wetlands burn

The ecological management of the wetland area by the Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission includes a two-hour controlled burn.

Emergency repairs at Glenview Road rail crossing announced