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Analyst: Legislators love constitutional amendments -- that don't affect them

By North Cook News | Nov 7, 2016

On Tuesday, voters in Illinois will vote on a constitutional amendment aimed at locking away transportation funds and preventing those funds from being spent for other purposes -- a measure that has opponents.

Salzberg: Voters must demand change, or else face systemic 'collapse'

By Hoang Tran | Nov 7, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg, Republican candidate for the District 29 state Senate seat, cannot stress enough how important this election cycle is to voters.

Illinois taxpayers must demand that legislators reform pension system, analyst says

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

Illinois taxpayers need to send a clear message to the General Assembly to work with the governor and tackle the state's trillions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities, the president of a government advisory group said during a recent radio interview.

Tribune gives Duckworth low marks for tenure at state veterans agency

By North Cook News | Nov 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) record was assessed recently by the Chicago Tribune as largely ineffective.

If Illinois Dems win big, they risk owning way more than just victory

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

While online campaigning and phone polling are changing the way elections happen, Democrats in Springfield may find themselves in an unfamiliar position if they should win a super-majority next week, a Chicago-area political reporter said during a radio interview.

Gott tells Moylan 'you're fired' during heated debate

By Marian Johns | Nov 7, 2016

Dan Gott, Republican candidate for the District 55 state House seat, recently squared off with his opponent, state Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) in a heated debate that ended with Gott telling Moylan “you’re fired," referring to what he calls Moylan’s lack of accomplishments while in office.

Kolber: Housing slump indicates state is economically stagnant

By Hoang Tran | Nov 7, 2016

Vincent Kolber, Republican candidate for the 5th District U.S. House seat, said several factors can explain Chicago's drastic decline in housing sales recently, one of which is high property taxes.

Greenscape Homes LLC Purchases 11 S. School St., Mount Prospect

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 7, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Greenscape Homes LLC purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 11 S. School St., Mount Prospect from Ronald K. and Laura S. Wagner for $186,000.

Anti-Sente ad creates Madigan-Clinton-Trump composite character

By Karen Kidd | Nov 6, 2016

A campaign ad put out by a political action committee against one of the relative few incumbent state House Democrats running opposed this election season seems, at first glance, to show the state's House speaker in drag with Trump hair.

Antonio Segovia Purchases 1260 Christopher Court 4-1, Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 6, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Antonio Segovia purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1260 Christopher Court 4-1, Elgin from Greenland Housing LLC for $145,000.

Tenleigh A. and Adam J. Keldermans Purchase 3299 Coral Lane, Glenview

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 5, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Tenleigh A. and Adam J. Keldermans purchased a home at 3299 Coral Lane, Glenview from Tihana Mesic and Francesco A. Ausenda for $395,000.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By North Cook News | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

Illinois GOP: Schneider ads against Dold, featuring Trump, violate law

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2016

Straining to defend his candidacy against mounting queries about following campaign-finance regulations, Brad Schneider, Democratc candidate for the 10th District U.S. House seat, may have stumbled on his own platform, the Illinois Republican Party said.

Deborah Stern Purchases 1137 Dell Road, Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Deborah Stern purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1137 Dell Road, Northbrook from J. Carey James (trust) and James J. Carey (trustee) for $200,000.

Des Plaines Park District to hold free Thanksgiving Day sports activities

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

The Des Plaines Park District will have free Thanksgiving Day activities starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, according to dpparks.org.

Lake Forest College hoopster adding to family's sports legacy

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

Before he became good at basketball, Danny Sotos was a veteran at the game of “roomball.”

GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By North Cook News | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

Gott, other state House candidates, sign 'No Madigan' pledge

By Marian Johns | Nov 3, 2016

Dan Gott, Republican candidate for the District 55 state House seat, joined several other GOP state House candidates this week in signing a “No Madigan” pledge, promising that if they win in the Nov. 8 election, they would refuse to vote for Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to remain House speaker.