August, 2019 Stories | North Cook News

Raja S. Krishnamoorthi's campaign committee receives $500 from Abbe Aron

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2019

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raja S. Krishnamoorthi, Friends of Raja for Congress, received $500 from Abbe Aron on August 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Raja S. Krishnamoorthi's campaign committee receives $100 from Julie Sass

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2019

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raja S. Krishnamoorthi, Friends of Raja for Congress, received $100 from Julie Sass on August 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Raja S. Krishnamoorthi's campaign committee receives $50 from Satpal Rathie

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2019

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Raja S. Krishnamoorthi, Friends of Raja for Congress, received $50 from Satpal Rathie on August 30, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

CITY OF ELGIN: Holiday Hours for Non-Emergency City Offices

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2019

All non-emergency City offices, including the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin and the Eastside Recreation Center, will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Mazzochi named to PANDAS advisory council

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has been appointed to a bipartisan task force entrusted with advising the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) “on the latest research, diagnosis, treatment options and education options involving children suffering from pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS),” an announcement stated.

Former GOP candidate Katie Miller opposes potential recreational marijuana sales in Rolling Meadows

By Sarah Downey | Aug 30, 2019

Former Republican candidate for state representative Katie Miller is against a Rolling Meadows medical marijuana dispensary possibly expanding to accommodate recreational marijuana use.

From Prairie State Wire

Former state Rep. Breen launches Fair Maps initiative

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Former state Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) is leading the charge for a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would create fair legislative maps for Illinois, launching a new website today.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Schaumburg convicted of crimes against children

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

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

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55: Moylan Initiative to Expand Job Creation Programs, Apprenticeship Tax Credits Becomes Law

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

Moylan Initiative to Expand Job Creation Programs, Apprenticeship Tax Credits Becomes Law

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

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60169 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60714 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 60714 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Top campaign contribution recipients in North Suburbs for the week of August 12

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in North Suburbs during the week of August 12.

Morrison says mock Trump assassination photos from fundraiser are 'appalling'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 29, 2019

District 54 state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) fears what a recent mock assassination of President Donald Trump at a political fundraiser for state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) could mean for the country at large.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60169 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60712 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 60712 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Blame 'governing class' in Springfield for weak casino prospects, activist says

By Robert Hadley | Aug 29, 2019

Caught in the crossfire between the state’s nation-leading tax burden and this year’s new gaming expansion from Springfield is an unlikely victim: the gambling industry itself.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Rolling Meadows convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

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