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News from April 2023

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Village of Skokie's Lorge on new hate-crime initiative: We 'must be aware and vigilant to actors and actions' that tolerate, instigate hate

By North Cook News Report | Apr 30, 2023

At their April 17 meeting, the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees were presented a new initiative to address hate crimes in the community.

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Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees approves new ordinances for street performers

By North Cook News Report | Apr 30, 2023

The Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees recently discussed regulations for street performers within the community.

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Hanover Park village manager on water-bill relief funds: townships 'would like to help that individual as a whole first'

By North Cook News Report | Apr 30, 2023

At the April 6 village board meeting, officials from Hanover Park discussed their ideas and methods for water-bill relief efforts for their residents.

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In schools across Kane County 88.8 percent of teachers stay put and earn on average $72,438 per year

By North Cook News | Apr 30, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.8 percent of teachers stay in schools through Kane County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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Schakowsky, Lawmakers Reiterate Concern Over Big Tech Pushing Digital Trade Rules That Conflict With Biden Competition Agenda and Pending Legislation

By North Cook News Report | Apr 30, 2023

“We ask that you ensure new digital trade rules complement—rather than conflict with—our efforts to promote competition in the digital economy, regulate artificial intelligence, and protect online privacy.”

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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Lower Drug Costs, Hold PBMs Accountable

By North Cook News Report | Apr 30, 2023

The Bipartisan “PBM Sunshine and Accountability Act” Would Establish New Public Reporting Requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)

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What percentage of teachers stay in schools through Lake County year to year?

By North Cook News | Apr 29, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 87.9 percent of teachers stay in schools through Lake County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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Schakowsky Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to End Cuts to Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

By North Cook News Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 20, 2023 , U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and a senior member of the House Budget Committee, alongside Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Deb Fischer (R-NE).

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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Bipartisan Coalition In Introducing Legislation To Reduce Taxes On Middle Class Families By Repealing The Cap On State And Local Tax (SALT) Deductions

By North Cook News Report | Apr 29, 2023

Lasts week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined with Reps. Young Kim (CA-40.), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and other colleagues to introduce the bipartisan Securing Access to Lower Taxes by ensuring Deductibility (SALT Deductibility) Act which will fully repeal the cap on state and local tax deductions, providing much needed relief for families across Illinois and the country.

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North Cook News area weekly mass times

By North Cook News | Apr 29, 2023

The following parishes in the North Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Glenview responsible for 17th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By North Cook News | Apr 29, 2023

Glenview residents paid $3.3 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per municipality in January.

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Leigh Elementary teacher Patrick Woodward says students feel 'like they can trust their peers and that they feel respected'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 28, 2023

The Norridge School District 80 board heard from its building leadership team on improvement plans for the coming year during the board's meeting on April 18.

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Springfield bill to make rideshare more expensive

By Phil Melin | Apr 28, 2023

Do you like paying higher prices for ridesharing services? No? Well apparently, Springfield's position is, "too bad, pay up."

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Cook County will have 54 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending April 29

By North Cook News | Apr 28, 2023

There are 54 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.

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87.3 percent of teachers in schools across Cook County stay put and earn on average $83,637 per year

By North Cook News | Apr 28, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 87.3 percent of teachers stay in schools through Cook County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Village of Buffalo Grove Village Board of Trustees met Feb. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023

Village of Buffalo Grove Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 21

City of Elgin Design Review Subcommittee met March 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023

City of Elgin Design Review Subcommittee met Tuesday, March 28

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Arlington Heights Village Board bids farewell to two departing trustees

By North Cook News Report | Apr 27, 2023

The Arlington Heights village board recently bid farewell to two departing community leaders.

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Assistant principal: 'Giles is at or above the national average for academic achievement'

By North Cook News Report | Apr 27, 2023

Members of the Norridge School district recently heard a progress report from their building leadership team on improvement plans for the upcoming school year.

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Arlington Heights board grants extension to 425 downtown development project

By North Cook News Report | Apr 27, 2023

The Arlington Heights board of trustees recently discussed the ongoing Arlington 425 downtown development project.