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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60201 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 60201 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

BARRINGTON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Horse Show and Breakfast, August 25th

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

Enjoy a delicious Sunny Sundays Breakfast while watching talented ponies and miniature horses compete for ribbons and prizes in riding, jumping, driving and in-hand.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60107 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60107 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Wheeling convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Wheeling during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Palatine convicted of crimes against the government

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against the government released on parole in Palatine during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Mark L. Walker sponsors or co-sponsors 41 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

Rep. Mark L. Walker (D-53) sponsored six bills in the second quarter of 2019, two less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 35 bills, 12 less than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of August 5

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of August 5.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 54: Morrison’s Traveling Office Hours a Success

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

Morrison’s Traveling Office Hours a Success

Mazzochi to host events to tackle high state property taxes

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is preparing to host two property tax appeal seminars that she hopes will go a long way in aiding residents of her 47th District in keeping rising levies under control.

Morrison: Come meet with me at Coffee and Conversation events

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) said he is committed to being in tune with the people of the 54th District.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60201 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 60201 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

From Lake County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Link plan addressing mental health services for law enforcement, firefighters signed into law

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

A comprehensive proposal by State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) aimed at ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues among firefighters and law enforcement officers was signed into law today by Gov. Pritzker.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

After the Property Tax Relief Task Force met for the first time this Monday, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) reported that the task force is ready to reform the state’s regressive property tax system.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Wheeling convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Wheeling during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Robyn Gabel sponsors or co-sponsors 90 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) sponsored 11 bills in the second quarter of 2019, three more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 79 bills, 32 more than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.