January, 2017 Stories | North Cook News

ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By North Cook News | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Analysis: North Shore home values fall while property taxes soar [Update]

By North Cook News | Jan 31, 2017

Northfield, Kenilworth, Glenview, Northbrook homeowners suffered the biggest losses on the North Shore over the past eight years. Yet their property taxes continue to rise.

Arlington Heights bicycle commissioners encourage covered parking

By Louie Torres | Jan 31, 2017

The village of Arlington Heights Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Jan. 12 to encourage covered bicycle parking.

Arlington Heights arts commissioners discuss marketing updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The village of Arlington Heights Arts Commission met Jan. 4 to discuss marketing updates.

Wilmette zoning board hears variance requests

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The village of Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 4 to hear variance requests.

TTinley Park safety committee amends theft ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The village of Tinley Park Public Safety Committee met Jan. 3 to amend the retail theft ordinance.

Bong H. and Kim S. Lee Purchase 2750 Commons Drive, Glenview

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Bong H. and Kim S. Lee purchased a home at 2750 Commons Drive, Glenview from Kathy A. Wodarski for $422,000.

Harris responds to AFSCME scheduling strike vote

By North Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

AFSCME officials sent a letter to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner this month outlining a new settlement “framework” in which the union said it would be willing to resume negotiations on a new contract.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By North Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By North Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By North Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

Raymond Kim Purchases 1621 Quail Court 1909-4, Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Raymond Kim purchased a home at 1621 Quail Court 1909-4, Arlington Heights from Sannidh S. and Nickie K. Amberkar and Nickie K. and Frances J. Ma for $165,000.

Mount Prospect invites more public hydrant painting

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Fire hydrants in Mount Prospect are slated to make a splashy statement in 2017 with the community’s second annual 'Fired Up!' decorating event, a noncompetitive project open to all residents celebrating the village centennial.

Republican Women of Park Ridge VP: Support for school board candidate personal, not partisan

By Karen Kidd | Jan 29, 2017

The vice president of a Park Ridge club for women Republicans says her support for a local school board candidate is personal and not an attempt to interject partisanship into an officially nonpartisan race.

Watchdog group says Preckwinkle's tenure has brought mixed results

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2017

The Better Government Association reviewed what it describes as mixed results of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's record since her election in 2010.

Morask reaches top tier of Maine Township ballot in uncontested bid for supervisor

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

In an unexpected but promising turn of events, Cook County’s Maine Township constituency recently experienced the only slightly surprising nomination of current township trustee Laura Morask to run for the position of the municipality’s supervisor.