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News from August 2025

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 30?

By L. S. Keyes | Aug 27, 2025

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 30.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Wings Program Inc.

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 26, 2025

Wings Program Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive eight grants totaling $1,450,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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West Northfield School District 31 taxpayers faced $10.2 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Aug 26, 2025

West Northfield School District 31 had the 41st lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Aug 26, 2025

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, Aug. 29?

By L. S. Keyes | Aug 26, 2025

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29.

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U.S. Rep. Miller: 'Illinois schools continue to violate federal law by letting biological men compete in women’s sports'

By North Cook News | Aug 25, 2025

Mary Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois, said that schools in her state are unlawfully allowing biological males to participate in girls' sports, referencing a recent volleyball case in Hoffman Estates.

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Community member questions transgender athlete on Conant High School girls volleyball team: ‘When do girls get to feel safe?’

By North Cook News | Aug 25, 2025

Karen Powers, a local resident, expressed concerns about student safety and fairness at a recent school board meeting.

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Outstanding debt in Prospect Heights School District 23 reached $10.3 million in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Aug 25, 2025

Prospect Heights School District 23's outstanding school debt reached $10.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $708,223 per student.

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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry across North Cook News publication area during 2024

By North Cook News | Aug 25, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers across North Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Have Dreams

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 25, 2025

Have Dreams, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $277 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Local Government Meeting today in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Aug 25, 2025

North Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in North Cook County: Aug. 24-30

By C. C. Guzman | Aug 25, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in North Cook County this week.

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Aug. 28?

By L. S. Keyes | Aug 25, 2025

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Aug. 28.

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Family & kids events this week in North Cook County: Aug. 24-30

By S. H. Noble | Aug 25, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in North Cook County this week.

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Religious meetings this week in North Cook County: Aug. 24-30

By N. A. Merritt | Aug 24, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in North Cook County this week.

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Outstanding debt in Fairview School District 72 reached $11.8 million in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Aug 24, 2025

Fairview School District 72 had the 47th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Entertainment events this week in North Cook County: Aug. 24-30

By S. H. Noble | Aug 24, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in North Cook County this week.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Avenues To Independence

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 24, 2025

Avenues To Independence, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $195,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Schaumburg GOP's Folisi on Dist. 211 trans athlete controversy: ‘It's bad policy, that's just the bottom line’

By North Cook News reports | Aug 24, 2025

A male student athlete competing on the Conant High School girls’ volleyball team has drawn public attention and raised questions about gender-related policies in Township High School District 211.

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School event this week in North Cook County: Aug. 24-30

By W. D. Waller | Aug 23, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in North Cook County this week.