February, 2017 Stories | North Cook News

Arlington Heights (Cook County) home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Arlington Heights in Cook County fell by $6,500 while total sales increased by 30.9%.

Wilmette home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Wilmette fell by $62,000 while total sales decreased by 29.7%.

Northbrook home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Northbrook rose by $40,000 while total sales increased by 7.8%.

Glenview home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Glenview fell by $15,000 while total sales increased by 12.2%.

Barrington (Cook County) home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Barrington in Cook County rose by $177,500 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Morton Grove home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Morton Grove rose by $23,750 while total sales increased by 54.5%.

Hoffman Estates (Cook County) home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Hoffman Estates in Cook County rose by $64,500 while total sales increased by 1.8%.

Hikari and Adam Coulter Purchase 312 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

On June 21, 2016, Hikari and Adam Coulter purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 312 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights from Tommy L. and Sun Y. Pierce for $295,000.

Editorial: Authoritarians at the gate: How one high school is ripping its community apart

By Mark Glennon, Wirepoints | Feb 6, 2017

Not since the Vietnam War have I seen as much strife and personal hostility within an otherwise friendly community.

Two Northwestern professors receive provost awards for faculty excellence

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

Northwestern University recently announced the recipients of the Provost Award for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Equity.

Republican Unity Slate sets sights on Maine Township races

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

Maine Township Trustee Laura Morask, a candidate for township supervisor, announced the formation of the Republican Unity Slate for the April 4 election.

Critics note disparity between AFSCME demands, non-union workers' reality

By Robert Lawson | Feb 6, 2017

Should Illinois taxpayers continue to support the demands of government employees at a time when private-sector workers are feeling the economic pinch of the current period?

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Maine trustee seeks township clerk post

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 6, 2017

Peter Gialamas recently announced his intention to run for Maine Township's clerk after spending two terms as a board trustee.

Drivers now face higher fines for ignoring railway warnings

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 6, 2017

Illinois drivers now face stiffer penalties for disregarding the crossing gate warning systems where roadways and railroad tracks meet.

New Trier H.S. superintendent, school leadership are registered Democrats

By North Cook News | Feb 6, 2017

New Trier School District 203 Superintendent Linda Yonke has voted in four Democrat primaries since 2006, and no Republican ones, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).