North Cook News

Staff has evaluated current leaf collection volumes coupled with current and forecasted weather conditions and has decided to end the 2018 on-street leaf collection program for the season.

Community

CITY OF DES PLAINES: Winter Snow Removal and Salting Operations are a Priority

Winter is officially here, and the Des Plaines Public Works Department is working hard to keep public roadways accessible for vehicles and pedestrians.

Local Government

CITY OF DES PLAINES: Hiring Event on Dec. 4 for Seasonal Snow Removal

The City of Evanston will host a hiring event with Tovar the Snow Professionals on Tuesday, December 4, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, Room G300 (ground level), 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston.

EVANSTON-SKOKIE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65: December is Code 65 Month!

Powered by District 65’s EvanSTEM project in partnership with Northwestern’s Digital Youth Network (DYN), Code 65 is designed to bring Computer Science Education to life across our district and community.

Community

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT: Send Santa a letter at the Leisure Center

While Santa’s making his list and checking it twice, he’s also checking his mailbox at the Northbrook Park District!

PALATINE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15: Robotics partnership brings PHS, WCJH students together

District 15 was thrilled to collaborate with Township High School District 211 and Palatine High School through a Vex Robotics partnership Nov. 29.

Politics

State House race: Democrat Gong-Gershowitz wins voter tally in Niles Township Precinct 14

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz led Republican Peter Lee in votes cast in Niles Township Precinct 14 for the District 17 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Former state school employee Dake paid in $6K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $160K in retirement

Former state school employee Sharon Dake, who retired in November 2018, saved $6,470 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Politics

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Evanston Township Ward 9 Precinct 6

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Evanston Township Ward 9 Precinct 6 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Q2 real estate sales report: Mission Hills Estates

Median prices rose in Mission Hills Estates over last year, and are up 39.9 percent over 9 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Recent Wheeling home sales, November 11-17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of November 11-17, 2018.

Former state school employee Tintera paid in $47K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $714K in retirement

Former state school employee Deborah Tintera, who retired in November 2018, saved $47,105 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

PARK RIDGE-NILES COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 64: The B-E-E is back! Register now for the 2019 events at all schools

All D64 students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in their school Spelling Bees coming in January.

Former state school employee Stanukinos paid in $37K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $780K in retirement

Former state school employee Barbara Stanukinos, who retired in November 2018, saved $36,882 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Recent Hoffman Estates home sales, November 11-17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Hoffman Estates for the week of November 11-17, 2018.

Former state school employee Ching paid in $19K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $734K in retirement

Former state school employee Michael Ching, who retired in November 2018, saved $19,238 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Kern paid in $37K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.48M in retirement

Former state school employee Karen Kern, who retired in November 2018, saved $37,143 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Politics

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Evanston Township

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Evanston Township for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Recent Skokie home sales, November 11-17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 11-17, 2018.

Kenilworth home sales, November 11-17, 2018