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Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Mike Quigley’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

Local Government Meetings today in North Cook County

North Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Rep. Stephens holds Q&A session with Ridgewood High School students

Yesterday, Rep. Stephens engaged with students in Mrs. Nolan’s Civics class at Ridgewood High School.

Amtrak hosts Illinois legislators to discuss rail improvements through CHIP

Team Stephens participated in the Amtrak Illinois State Legislators Tour held at Chicago Union Station earlier this week.

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 20?

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 20.

Des Plaines residents paid 27th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during February

Des Plaines residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Northbrook Elementary School District 27 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.6% of the students in Northbrook Elementary School District 27 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Elk Grove Village residents paid 24th-largest sum per muncipality in February

Elk Grove Village residents paid just over $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Local Government Meetings today in North Cook County

North Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19?

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19.

81.6% of Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.6% of the students in Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mount Prospect residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during February

Mount Prospect residents paid approximately $3.8 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Cook County home prices rose in February 2025 compared to February 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $22,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 14.5%.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Evanston residents paid 33rd-largest sum per muncipality in February

Evanston residents paid just under $2 million in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per municipality in February.

Local Government Meetings today in North Cook County

North Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18?

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18.

Hanover Park responsible for 49th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

Hanover Park residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in January.

Palatine responsible for 49th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during February

Palatine residents paid approximately $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Glenview responsible for 16th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during February

Glenview residents paid approximately $3 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Local Government Meetings today in North Cook County