September, 2025 Stories | North Cook News

This October's government events in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Sep 30, 2025

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

Northbrook residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By North Cook News | Sep 30, 2025

Northbrook residents paid just over $17.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Buffalo Grove honored with national governance award for community engagement progress

By N. D. Uribe | Sep 30, 2025

The Village of Buffalo Grove has received the 2025 Best in Governance Award from Polco, a recognition given to local governments considered among the most trusted in the United States.

42nd Ward Alderman on CTU tribute: 'Honoring Assata Shakur is shameful and unacceptable'

By N. D. Uribe | Sep 30, 2025

Brendan Reilly, alderman of Chicago’s 42nd Ward, said in a press release that the Chicago Teachers Union's eulogy for Assata Shakur glorifies violence and extremism.

Local Government Meeting today in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Sep 30, 2025

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

Buffalo Grove Police collect pet supplies for A Safe Place shelter

By D. J. Yarbrough | Sep 30, 2025

During October, the Buffalo Grove Police Department (BGPD) will collect pet supplies to benefit A Safe Place, a domestic violence shelter.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in North Cook County will compete on Friday, Oct. 3?

By L. S. Keyes | Sep 30, 2025

These former North Cook County area high school athletes will take part in events on Friday, Oct. 3.

Entertainment events this October in North Cook County

By N. A. Merritt | Sep 30, 2025

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

This October's family and kids events in North Cook County

By S. H. Noble | Sep 29, 2025

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

Glenview father calls for immigration reform after daughter killed by illegal in DUI crash: ‘Have you buried a child?’

By North Cook News reports | Sep 29, 2025

A Glenview father whose daughter was killed in a crash involving an undocumented immigrant is calling for changes to Illinois’ sanctuary state policies, speaking publicly at a Sept. 11 event organized by Concerned Parents of Illinois.

Family and kids events this week in North Cook County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By S. H. Noble | Sep 29, 2025

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

Morton Grove ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By North Cook News | Sep 29, 2025

Morton Grove residents paid just over $10.9 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Government events this week in North Cook County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By C. C. Guzman | Sep 29, 2025

During this week, North Cook County will host these events.

This week's entertainment events in North Cook County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By S. H. Noble | Sep 28, 2025

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

Religious gatherings this week in North Cook County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By N. A. Merritt | Sep 28, 2025

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

Prairie State sales taxes: Des Plaines residents paid 28th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By North Cook News | Sep 28, 2025

Des Plaines residents paid approximately $26.8 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

School event this week in North Cook County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By W. D. Waller | Sep 27, 2025

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

Weekly recap of Cook County home sales during week ending Sept. 20

By E. P. Hyatt | Sep 27, 2025

There were 757 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of Wheeling Plan Commission met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

Village of Wheeling Plan Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 24

Village of South Barrington Architectural Control Commission met Aug. 27