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Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 reports 6 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By G. K. Hairston | Jul 31, 2025

There were six incidents of students being suspended in Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Outstanding debt in New Trier Township High School District 203 reached $134.9 million in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Jul 31, 2025

New Trier Township High School District 203 had the fourth highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hoffman Estates residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By North Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Hoffman Estates residents paid approximately $15 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Government events this August in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Jul 31, 2025

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

Celebrating Michael Sheehan Bradley's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the former professional soccer player (July 31)

By C. M. Clemons | Jul 31, 2025

Michael Sheehan Bradley was born on July 31, 1987, in Princeton, New Jersey.

Norwood Park Township schedules property tax appeal seminar for August

By North Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Norwood Park Township will hold a Property Tax Appeal Seminar on August 4, 2025, at Ridgewood Community High School.

Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 had $149.9 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Jul 30, 2025

Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15's outstanding school debt reached $149.9 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,349,700 per student.

Entertainment events this August in North Cook County

By N. A. Merritt | Jul 30, 2025

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

Northbrook School District 28 students suspended 44 times in 2023-24 school year

By G. K. Hairston | Jul 30, 2025

There were 44 incidents of students being suspended in Northbrook School District 28 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Family & kids events this August in North Cook County

By S. H. Noble | Jul 30, 2025

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

Founder of League of American Workers on Obama: 'I believe he was largely directing policy during the Biden term'

By North Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that former President Obama has continued to play a behind-the-scenes role in shaping national policy after leaving office.

Norridge ranks 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By North Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

Norridge residents paid approximately $15.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Week ending Aug. 9: 50 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. A. Meredith | Jul 30, 2025

There were 50 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

Skokie residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By North Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

Skokie residents paid approximately $41.6 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

Maine Township High School District 207 had $151.2 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Jul 29, 2025

Maine Township High School District 207 had the second highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

August: 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By K. N. Kelly | Jul 29, 2025

There are 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from prison in August.

Northbrook Elementary School District 27 Report: Suspensions in Northbrook Elementary School District 27 totaled 11 in 2023-24 school year

By G. K. Hairston | Jul 29, 2025

There were 11 incidents of students being suspended in Northbrook Elementary School District 27 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Local Government Meeting today in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Jul 29, 2025

North Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Norridge School District 80 students suspended or expelled 49 times during 2023-24 school year

By G. K. Hairston | Jul 28, 2025

There were 49 incidents of students being suspended or expelled in Norridge School District 80 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Information industry across North Cook News publication area

By North Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

Of the 121 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across North Cook News publication area 120 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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