North Cook News

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees Special Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 3, 2019

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees Special Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, June 11.

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 3, 2019

Village of Northbrook Plan Commission met Tuesday, June 4.

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 3, 2019

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 28.

Village of Kenilworth Board of Trustees met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 3, 2019

Village of Kenilworth Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20.

Schaumburg school board appoints Glenbard East teacher, raising watchdog's concern about unions

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 3, 2019

The Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 School Board has appointed Nicholas Scipione to replace Char Kegarise, who recently accepted a post as a Schaumburg Township trustee.

Support veterans, Team Patlak at Safe Haven 5K

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 3, 2019

The Republicans of Maine Township are encouraging people to turn out in support of Cook County Board Commissioner Dan Patlak on July 13 as he and Team Patlak take part in the 9th Annual A Safe Haven 5K run in Chicago.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Des Plaines convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Des Plaines during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Rep. Carroll is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 28 active bills in the Senate, 33 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2019

Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-57) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 61 active bills, with 33 of those bills still in the House and the remaining 28 in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Legislation: Rep. Thomas Morrison sponsors or co-sponsors 65 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2019

Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-54) sponsored 42 bills in the first quarter of 2019, six more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 23 bills, 36 less than the average, according to a North Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 27: Major construction projects coming to 27th District

By Press release submission | Jul 3, 2019

Illinois’ first statewide construction plan in over a decade was signed by Gov. Pritzker today and will set up a framework and funding formula to rebuild Illinois’ roads, bridges and public facilities in every corner of the state.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Des Plaines convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Des Plaines during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60068?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 60068, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Cook News.

From Lake County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Link heralds signing of massive investment in Illinois roads, infrastructure

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Illinois State Senate District 30 issued the following announcement on June 28.State Senator Terry Link joined with Gov. J.B.

From Lake County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison law increases burial benefit for fallen firefighters, law enforcement officers

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

The burial benefit for law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty will increase under a new law by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) that was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 44: Latino Caucus Responds to SCOTUS Decision on Census Citizenship Question (District 44)

By Press release submission | Jul 3, 2019

The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement urging Congress to hold additional hearings on the politically motivated citizenship question for the 2020 Census, as the Supreme Court’s decision leaves open the possibility for the Trump Administration to find another way to justify it.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Backs Efforts to Offer Property Tax Relief for Middle Class

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2019

As part of his fight to lift up middle-class families, state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is highlighting his support for a measure to create a new program to offer a property tax relief fund for homeowners in Illinois.

Home sales in Buffalo Grove, June 23-29, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in Buffalo Grove for the week of June 23-29, 2019.

Recent Mount Prospect home sales, June 23-29, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were eight reported residential sales in Mount Prospect for the week of June 23-29, 2019.

Deercrest Estates home sales, June 23-29, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of June 23-29, 2019.

Home sales in Glencoe, June 23-29, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of June 23-29, 2019.