June, 2019 Stories | North Cook News

Voter rolls: Which precincts are Republican strongholds in North Suburbs?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

Voter registration data shows Leyden Township Precinct 12, Wheeling Township Precinct 24 and Elk Grove Township Precinct 48 are the North Suburbs precincts with the highest percentage of Republican voters

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55: Moylan Announces Community Shred Day for June 22

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2019

Moylan Announces Community Shred Day for June 22

Kenilworth values school funding over a TIF plan for revamped shopping district, resident says

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2019

Kenilworth resident Marjorie Zander’s rationale for opposing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for her community is direct and to the point.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Glenview?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

There were five offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Glenview zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Cook News.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1786 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB1786 ("veh cd-license to work act"): "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate" and "Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1909 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1909 ("health-pregnancy/postpartum"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1407 actions on May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 27 in the House on Senate bill SB1407 ("hazardous materials workforce"): "Pension Note Filed", "State Debt Impact Note Filed", "Correctional Note Filed", "Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 1

Illinois General Assembly: SB1657 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB1657 ("mortgage act-authorized person"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1557 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1557 ("ins cd-pharm benefits managers"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1105 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB1105 ("dhfs-pediatric palliative care"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1569 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1569 ("sch cd-speech communication"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee" and "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee(by Voice Vote".

Illinois General Assembly: HR423 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on House bill HR423 ("thanks-pastor shaun lewis"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1639 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1639 ("personnel-state residents"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: HR410 actions on May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 27 in the House on House bill HR410 ("olmstead anniversary day"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley", "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions" and "Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee".

Arts spending should not be part of Pritzker's state capital funding plan, Rep. Morrison argues

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2019

Republican state Rep. Tom Morrison (Palatine) is adamant that the $60 million allocated to arts-related projects has no business in a state capital funding plan.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Springfield Update: June 2019

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2019

Dear Neighbor, I am proud to have served in one of the most productive legislative sessions in recent history.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16: Kalish Sponsored Gun Reform Bill Aims to Close Loopholes Exploited by Aurora Shooter

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2019

In response to the February mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois that resulted in the tragic loss of five lives and injuries that responding police officers and civilians are still recovering from, state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is working to pass bipartisan comprehensive gun licensing reform supported by the law enforcement community.