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Charles Hutchinson, a candidate for Illinois State House District 18, has claimed that hundreds of state employees have defrauded the people of Illinois. According to Hutchinson, who is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Robyn Gabel in the upcoming general election, over $7 million was illicitly appropriated.

Lincolnwood residents rank 96th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2022

Lincolnwood residents paid $10.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2022.

Prairie State sales taxes: Palatine residents paid 47th-largest sum in February

Palatine residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per municipality in February.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 34.5% more than teachers in Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64

The average school administrator’s salary in Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64 was $123,935 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $92,156, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois State Senate District 10 candidate: ‘The 'Parents Matter' petition that got hundreds of thousands of signatures was denied a place on the ballot by pushing 3 meaningless questions ahead of it'

Jon Luers, candidate for Illinois State Senate District 10, has voiced his concerns over the dismissal of the 'Parents Matter' petition. Luers said, "The 'Parents Matter' petition that got hundreds of thousands of signatures was denied a place on the ballot by pushing three meaningless questions ahead of it." He accused the General Assembly of executing a bait and switch to eliminate the slating process.

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Illinois State House District 18 candidate: 'People deserve to live, work, and go to school in safe neighborhoods'

Charles Hutchinson, a candidate for Illinois State House District 18, has emphasized the importance of safety in local neighborhoods. "People deserve to live, work, and go to school in safe neighborhoods," he stated. Hutchinson recently drew attention to an attempted robbery in the Village of Wilmette.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 62.4% more than teachers in Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34

The average school administrator’s salary in Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34 was $126,221 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $77,717, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Evanston residents paid 33rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Evanston residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per municipality in February.

City of Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will meet May 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 6, 2024

City of Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 62.9% more than teachers in Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62

By North Cook News | May 5, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 was $126,516 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $77,686, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Prairie State sales taxes: Des Plaines residents paid 28th-largest sum in February

By North Cook News | May 5, 2024

Des Plaines residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By North Cook News | May 5, 2024

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

Elk Grove Village residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Elk Grove Village residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in February.

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North Cook News area weekly mass times

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

Prairie State sales taxes: Glenview residents paid 17th-largest sum in February

Glenview residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per municipality in February.

School administrators earns 70.3% more on average than teachers in River Trails School District 26 in 2021-22 school year

The average school administrator’s salary in River Trails School District 26 was $127,212 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $74,703, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Recent Cook County home sales in week ending April 27