North Cook News

Shannon Doyle and Christina Pell-Doyle sell 337 S. Bristol Lane, Arlington Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Shannon Doyle and Christina Pell-Doyle sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 337 S. Bristol Lane, Arlington Heights to Julianne V. and Harry Gold for $465,000.

Westbrook Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Westbrook Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Skokie SD 69 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Skokie School District 69 on its financial "recognition" list.

Michael and Marita Diez acquire 7652 Weymouth Circle, Hanover Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The home at 7652 Weymouth Circle, Hanover Park was sold on Oct. 19, 2018 by Michael and Marita Diez for $165,000. The buyers were Arwil and Grace Ordanza.

Second City Equity LLC purchases 350 Thackeray Lane, Northfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Second City Equity LLC purchased a home at 350 Thackeray Lane, Northfield from Martha Gail Blake for $180,000.

RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 234: Athletes of the Week

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

Ridgewood Community High School District 234 issued the following announcement on.Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week for October 15-20.

Analysis: Glenview pays property taxes nearly two times national average

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Property owners in Glenview paid nearly 1.9 percent of the value of their homes in taxes last year. That’s nearly two times the national average, according to an LGIS analysis of real estate sales data in Cook County’s North Shore from Jan 1. to June 30.

Analysis: Northwestern University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks second highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of Northwestern University women’s teams earn an average of $202,206 annually – the second highest average salary in the state – according to a North Coook News analysis of federal education data.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune endorse Roskam for Congress

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, running for re-election for the 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2007, was recently endorsed by the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

Conservatives: Union water boy Sam McCann stabbed Tom Morrison in the back

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 18, 2018

Sam McCann, Conservative Party candidate for governor, has leveraged whatever political base he has to stab fellow conservative state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) in the back, as part of a bid by the public sector unions to oust any opposition in Springfield, conservative leaders say.

Smolenski brings awareness to victims during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Marian Johns | Oct 18, 2018

Illinois House of Representatives candidate Marilyn Smolenski is using part of her time in the political spotlight during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to address an issue that has affected her own life.

Former congressman endorses Barrett Davie for Illinois Senate

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 18, 2018

Self-described independent Republican Barrett Davie recently snared the support of former two-time U.S. Rep. Bob Dold.

Grundy County Finance Committee met October 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2018

Grundy County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Statewide test results: black students score 2.6 points lower at Nichols Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2018

At Nichols Middle School, a 2.6-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Shahnaz Pourdehghan acquires 910 E. Old Willow Road 207, Prospect Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 18, 2018

On Oct. 18, 2018, Alison G Thielmann sold their home at 910 E. Old Willow Road 207, Prospect Heights to Shahnaz Pourdehghan for $92,000.

Trevor won’t oppose statewide residential property tax hike

By LGIS News Service | Oct 18, 2018

Since it was announced in May, a plan floated by the Chicago Federal Reserve to create a statewide residential property tax-- adding another $2,500 per year to the bill of a $250,000 Illinois home-- has been furiously, publicly opposed by Republicans across the state.

Northbrook SD 28 Lynk paid in $3K to teachers pension fund, could collect $200K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2018

Retired Northbrook SD 28 employee Mary Lynk saved $2,850 toward her pension over 13 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

Dan Abby W. and Dan Charles A. buy 925 Elmwood Ave., Evanston

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 18, 2018

On Oct. 18, 2018, Dan Abby W. and Dan Charles A. purchased a home at 925 Elmwood Ave., Evanston from Debra B. Webster (trustee) and B. Webster Debra (trust) for $845,000.

Martin Christopher J||Martinb Angela B unloads 705 Shawn Lane, Des Plaines

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 18, 2018

The home at 705 Shawn Lane, Des Plaines was sold on Oct. 18, 2018 by Martin Christopher J||Martinb Angela B for $370,000. The buyer was Krishnakant J Pandya Trust||Pandya Sudha K TR||Sudha K Pandya Trust||Pandya Sudha K Trust||Pandya Krishnakant J TR||Pandya Krishnakant J Trust.

Romona Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2018

The truancy rate at Romona Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.