North Cook News

From Chicago City Wire

Heartland Institute manager: Gun Offender Dashboard might not make much of a difference

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Lennie Jarratt fears the new Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Gun Offender Dashboard website could end up being a case of a well-intended plan having too many unintended consequences.

From Chicago City Wire

ISRA president says criticism of Gun Offender Dashboard 'bit hypocritical'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson reasons all the loud opposition to the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) creation of its new Gun Offender Dashboard website is to be expected.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives picks up endorsement from FreedomWorks of America

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Former Republican state representative Jeanne Ives has bagged the endorsement of the conservative advocacy organization FreedomWorks of America in her run against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District.

Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Tahir Abbasi donates $1,000 to Rae Yawer's election campaign

By North Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

Tahir Abbasi donated $1,000 to Democrat Rae Yawer's election campaign committee, Friends of Rae Yawer, on Aug. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the State Records Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Records Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Zainab Baig donates $1,000 to Rae Yawer's election campaign

By North Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

Zainab Baig donated $1,000 to Democrat Rae Yawer's election campaign committee, Friends of Rae Yawer, on Aug. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Sen. Gillespie-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-27) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Sen. Murphy-sponsored law amending the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (D-28) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act went into effect on Aug. 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Robert Isham donates $1,000 to Julie Cho's election campaign

By North Cook News | Aug 28, 2019

Robert Isham donated $1,000 to Republican Julie Cho's election campaign committee, Friends of Julie Cho, on Aug. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2018 Recap: Parolees in Rolling Meadows convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Rolling Meadows during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60706 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60706 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Rep. Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60169 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60169 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives speaks at Conservative Activist Conference

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives was recently among the parade of speakers addressing the crowd at the Conservative Activist Conference in Bolingbrook.

Illinois General Assembly: SB2090 actions on Aug. 21

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2019

The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB2090 ("jails-prisons-voting"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".

From Lake County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: New law reaffirms protections for childhood sexual abuse victims

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Childhood sexual abuse victims would be reaffirmed in their right to bring civil charges against their perpetrator and those who fraudulently concealed their crime under a proposal sponsored by State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) that was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Pritzker.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Senator Murphy announces grant for Des Plaines bike trail

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) recently announced a $152,700 grant to construct a.15-mile bridge and bike path that will provide accessibility for Des Plaines cyclists between two popular parks.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 27: Gillespie connects schools and employers to give youth job opportunities

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2019

Students will be able to more easily find local job opportunities with a work-based learning database that was created under a new law sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights).

Recent Glenview home sales, August 18-24, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 18-24, 2019.