North Cook News

All District 65 parents/caregivers, staff, students, and community members are invited to participate in one of our upcoming focus groups on student discipline.

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: National Merit Program recognizes ETHS students

The National Merit Scholarship Company (NMSC) annually recognizes U.S. high school students who demonstrate definitive marks of academic excellence.

ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT: Salt Creek Playground Finds New Home in Nepal

Salt Creek Park playground has taken an international trip.

COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 59: Holmes cluster celebrates SEL with families

On Thursday, October 19, the Holmes cluster of schools, which includes John Jay, Forest View, Juliette Low, and Holmes, came together to facilitate the first Social Emotional Learning Parent Information Night.

CITY OF EVANSTON: City Contracting for Additional Emergency Snow Towing

The City of Evanston is currently establishing contracts for emergency snow towing for the 2018-19 winter season.

CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Trick-or-Treat, Happy Halloween!

Halloween is on Wednesday, October 31st.

CITY OF ELGIN: New automated phone system for water bill payments

Good news, residents! The City of Elgin has launched a new automated phone system for water bill payments.

Niles West enshrines legendary athletes

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2018

The 1972 Niles West football team and eight individuals were recently enshrined as part of the school’s 2018 Hall of Fame Class.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT: New Building. New Name. Can you Solve It?

Olympic Indoor Swim Center is undergoing a major renovation & expansion.

From Prairie State Wire

Communist Party USA “involved” in Sean Casten bid to unseat Peter Roskam in the 6th

By W.J. Kennedy | 6 years ago

An election guide posted on the Communist Party USA’s (CPUSA) website said that the party is “deploying its resources” to unseat U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), as part of a larger effort to flip 24 Republican seats the Democrats need to capture control of the House.

John Middleton Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at John Middleton 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.

Wheeling CCSD 21 placed on financial "review" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 on its financial "review" list.

Statewide test results: black students score 6.8 points higher at Apollo Elementary School

At Apollo Elementary School, a 6.8-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Jonas Chaney and Loretta Hilliard acquires 1118 Elmwood Ave., Evanston

On Oct. 23, 2018, Bp Dev LLC - C purchased a home at 1118 Elmwood Ave., Evanston from Jonas Chaney and Loretta Hilliard for $451,500.

Cho Young JA sells 220 S. Roselle Road 205, Schaumburg

The two bedroom, 1.1 bathroom home at 220 S. Roselle Road 205, Schaumburg was sold on Oct. 23, 2018 by Cho Young JA for $50,000. The buyer was Cho Sandy||Cho David.

Josephine and Edward Barzowski sell 8058 W. Prospect Court, Niles

On Oct. 23, 2018, Connor F. and Lauren A. Flahive purchased a home at 8058 W. Prospect Court, Niles from Josephine and Edward Barzowski for $305,000.

Blake and Kristi Fisher buy 7312 Coventry Lane, Hanover Park

On Oct. 23, 2018, Fit Flipper Restoration LLC sold their home at 7312 Coventry Lane, Hanover Park to Blake and Kristi Fisher for $225,000.

88 percent of Euclid teachers stay put; average earns $77,453 per year

More than 88 percent of teachers stay at Euclid Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Hai Diep acquires 245 Park Lane 211, Palatine

On Oct. 23, 2018, Shunji Paio purchased a home at 245 Park Lane 211, Palatine from Hai Diep for $120,000.

Winnetka SD 36 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education