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Evanston responsible for 37th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By North Cook News | Jun 9, 2023

Evanston residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Illinois' 9th Congressional District hosts Schakowsky, Bilirakis Introduce Legislation to Increase Ticket Transparency on June 8, 2023

By North Cook News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Ranking Member and Chair, respectively, of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve transparency in the entertainment industry by requiring all event ticket sellers to display the total ticket price—including all required fees—in any advertisement, marketing, or promotional materials.

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Schaumburg-based Zurich North America earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 95

By North Cook News | Jun 9, 2023

Zurich North America-based Zurich North America was awarded a score of 95 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

Village of Arlington Heights President and Board of Trustees met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2023

Village of Arlington Heights President and Board of Trustees met Monday, April 3

Village of Wheeling Plan Commission met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2023

Village of Wheeling Plan Commission met Wednesday, May 10

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Northbrook-based Crate Barrel / CB2 earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 90

By North Cook News | Jun 8, 2023

Crate Barrel / CB2, which is based in Northbrook, earned a score of 90 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Des Plaines Police report details fire at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines

By North Cook News Report | Jun 8, 2023

The Des Plaines police have released a report detailing an act of arson at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.

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Arlington Heights residents paid 32nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By North Cook News | Jun 8, 2023

Arlington Heights residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Schakowsky, Delauro Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Our Food is Safe

By North Cook News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) reintroduced the Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2023, which would create an Office of Food Safety Assessment within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that chemicals that have entered the food supply chain through loopholes or that were reviewed by the FDA decades ago are safe to eat.

Village of Buffalo Grove Village Board met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2023

Village of Buffalo Grove Village Board met Monday, April 3

Village of Arlington Heights Conceptual Plan Review Committee met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2023

Village of Arlington Heights Conceptual Plan Review Committee met Wednesday, May 10

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Oak Lawn responsible for 28th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By North Cook News | Jun 7, 2023

Oak Lawn residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Schakowsky, Colleagues Urge Hud to Protect Lgbtqia+ Seniors From Housing Discrimination

By North Cook News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 6, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and a founding member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, led 19 of her colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marica Fudge raising concerns about the mistreatment and discrimination that many LGBTQIA+ seniors face in senior housing and urged the secretary to act.

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Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Mace Reintroduce The Bipartisan Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act To Crack Down On Animal Mistreatment And Abuse

By North Cook News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 6, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) reintroduced the bipartisan Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (AWEIA).

Village of South Barrington Village President and Board of Trustees met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2023

Village of South Barrington Village President and Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 10

City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2023

City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, May 10

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Schakowsky Statement in Support of Youth in Climate Case Juliana V. U.S.

By North Cook News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 2, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauds the courageous young Americans in the landmark children’s constitutional climate case, Juliana v. United States.

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JB Pritzker : "I am confident that this team will lead the nation in cybersecurity, service delivery, and user experience.”

By North Cook News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has nominated renowned IT expert Sanjay Gupta as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology pending confirmation by the Senate on June 1st.

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JB Pritzker: 'I think we should have tax credits that support education and other things in state government'

By North Cook News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker insists that he is still holding out hope that his Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program may still be resurrected on June 1.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Elk Grove Village residents paid 20th-largest sum in March

By North Cook News | Jun 6, 2023

Elk Grove Village residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in March.