North Cook News

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

2024: New Trier Township High School District 203 administrators rank 5th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in New Trier Township High School District 203 earn an average of $191,579 per year, ranking fifth highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in River Trails School District 26 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 44% of the students in River Trails School District 26 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rosemont ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

Rosemont residents paid approximately $17.9 million in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Weekly recap of Cook County home sales during week ending May 24

There were 1,268 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending May 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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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.

Illinois Rep. Gong-Gershowitz’s public defenders duties bill passes House and Senate

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz authored a bill amending the Counties Code that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

Illinois Rep. Muhl’s special education joint agreement bill passes House and Senate

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl’s bill allowing school districts to form joint agreements for special education passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

Illinois Rep. Muhl’s mental health facility employee accountability bill passes House and Senate

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl authored a bill amending procedures for abuse allegations in mental health facilities that passed both the House and Senate.

Illinois Rep. Muhl’s township police protection authorization bill passes House and Senate

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl authored a bill that passed both the Illinois House and Senate, allowing townships in large counties to contract for police protection in unincorporated areas.

Illinois Rep. Mussman’s swimming facility construction permit bill passes House and Senate

State Rep. Michelle Mussman authored a bill amending the Swimming Facility Act that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

Illinois Rep. Mussman’s mental health confidentiality amendment bill passes House and Senate

State Rep. Michelle Mussman authored a bill amending mental health confidentiality laws that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

Government events this June in North Cook County

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

Village of South Barrington Public Safety Committee met May 29

Village of South Barrington Public Safety Committee met Thursday, May 29

Village of Northbrook Committee of the Whole met May 27

Village of Northbrook Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 27

In 2023-24 school year, 49% of Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 49% of Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 31, 2025

City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28

Village of Palatine Beautification Commission met May 27

Village of Palatine Beautification Commission met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met May 27

Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Buffalo Grove Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities met May 28