North Cook News

Streamwood home prices rise in June 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2019 in Streamwood rose by $9,000 while total sales decreased by 28%.

Barrington Hills (Cook County) home prices rise in the second quarter of 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2019 in Barrington Hills in Cook County rose by $1,192,500 while total sales decreased by 63.6%.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT: Name Change to Indoor Swim Center Reflects Broader Recreation Commitment

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2019

Arlington Heights Park District – a leader in park and recreation management locally and nationally– announced officially today that it has changed the name of its former Olympic Indoor Swim Center to Arlington Ridge Center.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60005 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60005 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Arlington Heights convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

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

2018 Recap: Parolees in Arlington Heights convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

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

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Evanston convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Evanston during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Rep. Carroll-sponsored law amending the Environmental Protection Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-57) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Environmental Protection Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60107?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were four offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 60107, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Cook News.

Rep. Carroll-sponsored law amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-57) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Evanston convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Evanston during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

Rep. Gong-Gershowitz is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 10 active bills in the Senate, 24 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 34 active bills, with 24 of those bills still in the House and the remaining 10 in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

Senior Freeze tax exemptions not calculated correctly for Cook County

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 5, 2019

Wayne Township Republican Trustee Jackie Hayden is demanding answers about how as many as 4,000 seniors from Cook County recently received tax bills with errors to the Senior Freeze Portion of their bill.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney: new taxes won't solve Illinois' key problems

By Tomas Kassahun | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has expressed concerns about the state’s new increased taxes.

From South Cook News

Coffee & Conversation session with Mayor Joe Marchese, Sen. John Curran, Rep. Jim Durkin set for July 10

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

A Coffee & Conversation session with Darien Mayor Joe Marchese and two members of the state legislature is scheduled at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.

From Prairie State Wire

ISRA alerts members about 'anti-gun nature' of Bloomberg organization's event coming to Marion

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn files bill to 'end the war on fireworks'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

Rep. Gabel is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 18 active bills in the Senate, 55 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 73 active bills, with 55 of those bills still in the House and the remaining 18 in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

Lee Miller donates $1,000 to Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz's election campaign

By North Cook News | Jul 5, 2019

Lee Miller donated $1,000 to Democrat Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz's election campaign committee, Friends for Jennifer, on July 5, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2018 Recap: Parolees in Arlington Heights convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

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