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2018 Recap: Parolees in Prospect Heights convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Prospect Heights during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1290 actions on Aug. 21

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1290 ("immigrant tenant protection"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1941 actions on Aug. 20

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1941 ("safe schools/healthy learning"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1919 actions on Aug. 20

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1919 ("com col-manufacturing grants"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2078 actions on Aug. 22

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 22 in the House on House bill HB2078 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date June" and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2541 actions on Aug. 21

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the House on House bill HB2541 ("re-entering citizens civic ed"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1636 actions on Aug. 20

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1636 ("contract prompt pay retainage"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60168 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60168 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Thomas Morrison sponsors or co-sponsors 26 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-54) sponsored four bills in the second quarter of 2019, four less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 22 bills, 25 less than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

CITY OF EVANSTON: 2019 End-of-Season Schedule Announced for Evanston Beaches

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2019

Due to seasonal lifeguard and beach staff returning to school, the City of Evanston has announced changes to swimming and beach office hours at several locations.

Top campaign contribution recipients in North Suburbs for the week of July 29

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in North Suburbs during the week of July 29.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Prospect Heights convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2019

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

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60202 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60202 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Ann Gillespie sponsors or co-sponsors 54 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2019

Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-27) sponsored six bills in the second quarter of 2019, seven less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 48 bills, 12 more than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2019

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

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Michelle Mussman sponsors or co-sponsors 76 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2019

Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-56) sponsored nine bills in the second quarter of 2019, one more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 67 bills, 20 more than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.