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Rep. Gabel-sponsored law amending the Pawnbroker Regulation Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Pawnbroker Regulation Act went into effect on June 25, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60008 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60008 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Cook News.

CITY OF EVANSTON: Provide Feedback on Age-Friendly Businesses

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2019

Evanston community members are encouraged to visit and provide feedback on 20 local businesses seeking recognition through the City’s Age-Friendly Business Initiative.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Barrington convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

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

Rep. Crespo-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on June 14, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Harwood Heights convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

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

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn, GOP colleagues introduce Heartbeat Bill

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints calls out Pritzker for doubling state's gas tax, breaking promise to middle class

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60194?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 60194, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Barrington convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

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

Elizabeth Uihlein donates $5,800 to Tom Morrison's election campaign

By North Cook News | Jul 8, 2019

Elizabeth Uihlein donated $5,800 to Republican Tom Morrison's election campaign committee, Citizens for Tom Morrison, on July 8, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Precinct voter rolls: Where do candidates rely most on women in Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

Candidates depend most on women to show up at the polls in Wheeling Township Precinct 24, Schaumburg Township Precinct 5 and Elk Grove Township Precinct 48 in Illinois.

Barrington Hills (Cook County) 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 Barrington Hills in Cook County rose by $475,000 while total sales decreased by 60%.

Elk Grove Village (Cook County) home prices fall in June 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2019 in Elk Grove Village in Cook County fell by $27,500 while total sales increased by 15.4%.

Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights rose by $26,500 while total sales decreased by 57.9%.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Evanston convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

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