North Cook News

ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT: Arbor Day 2019: Planting Your Persimmon Tree

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

In honor of Arbor Day 2019, we planted a Persimmon Tree near the Al Hattendorf Center (225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL) with the support of the Village of Elk Grove Village and our community.

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

CITY OF DES PLAINES: 2019 Annual Community Garage Sale Information

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

The City of Des Plaines, in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate, located at 300 W. Golf Road, hold a Community Garage Sale for Des Plaines residents on two separate weekends.

Oliver McCracken Middle School scores 50.2% ELA proficiency, 38.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Of the 360 students attending Oliver McCracken Middle School in 2018, 50.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 38.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met March 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 26, 2019

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met April 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 26, 2019

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23.

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met April 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 26, 2019

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

Kevin Sullivan donates $1,000 to Tom Morrison's election campaign

By North Cook News | Apr 26, 2019

Kevin Sullivan donated $1,000 to Republican Tom Morrison's election campaign committee, Citizens for Tom Morrison, on April 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met March 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 26, 2019

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

John Middleton Elementary School scores 65.9% ELA proficiency, 58.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Of the 518 students attending John Middleton Elementary School in 2018, 65.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 58.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Rep. Morrison fears Pritzker's progressive hike is 'just another backdoor way of taxing everyone'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 25, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) fears that the numbers in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax plan cannot possibly add up the way we are being told they will.

City of Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met April 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 25, 2019

City of Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

Thomas Olson donates $1,750 to Mark Stephens' election campaign

By North Cook News | Apr 25, 2019

Thomas Olson donated $1,750 to Mark Stephens' election campaign committee, Friends of Mark Stephens, on April 25, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Village of Northbrook Youth Commission met April 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 25, 2019

Village of Northbrook Youth Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met April 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 25, 2019

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16.

Lincoln Junior High School scores 35.8% ELA proficiency, 29.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 538 students attending Lincoln Junior High School in 2018, 35.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 29.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Eileen Rhodes nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Eileen Rhodes was nominated in the Senate to be member and chair of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Glyn Ramage nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Glyn Ramage was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

David Arenas nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

David Arenas was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Thomas Edison Elementary School scores 36.5% ELA proficiency, 40.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 529 students attending Thomas Edison Elementary School in 2018, 36.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 40.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).