On June 17, 2016, Margaret Tomaska and Scott Budihas purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1904 Fieldwood Drive, Northbrook from Seth Hopkins (trustee), Hopkins Seth (trust), Elizabeth R. Hopkins (trustee) and Elizabeth R. Hopkins (trust) for $65

The city of Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 25 to review map amendment requests.

The city of Park Ridge Bike Task Force met Oct. 27 to plan routes.

The city of Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 22 to review variance requests.

The city of Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 27 to hold public hearings.

The village of Palatine Advisory Council met Oct. 27 to give presentations.

Friends of Milly Santiago has received $31,800 in contributions in 2016 from 42 donors.

The incoming state senator representing Illinois' 27th District has said he agrees with term limits, though a University of Illinois political scientist maintains that term limits have not turned out the way supporters or opponents expected.

On June 17, 2016, Alexander and Maksin Kozak purchased a four bedroom, three bathroom home at 461 Radcliffe Ave., Des Plaines from Paul Seitz for $447,500.

On June 17, 2016, David and Julie Merilatt purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2193 Romm Court, Schaumburg from Thomas and Diana Manolis for $338,000.

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.

Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Brookfield Fire and Police Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Donald Asher, (270 Birch, Winnetka), donated $250 to Winnetka's New Trier Republican Organization on Jan. 11, 2016.

Arlington Heights Arts Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Park Ridge City Council approves 2016 tax levy at its recent meeting.

Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission recommends special use request for hair salon at its recent meeting.

Arie Zweig, (2500 Ravine Way, Glenview), donated $5,000 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Jan. 29, 2016.

On June 17, 2016, Svetlana and Edward Gilman purchased a home at 475 Plum Creek Drive 101-4, Wheeling from Dee A. Fuderer (trustee) and Lois B. Grant (trust) for $117,000.

The village of Wheeling Plan Commission met Oct. 27 to approve a site plan.