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North Cook County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in North Cook County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By North Cook News | Apr 1, 2025

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Niles Township Republican Organization committeeman: 'Take back Illinois one race at a time'

Mark Albers, a committeeman of the Niles Township Republican Organization, said that Democrats are significantly influencing Illinois elections with financial resources and manipulating nonpartisan races.

By North Cook News | Mar 25, 2025

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Myalls on Homeschool Act: ‘It’s an effort to reduce even further the choices students have for education’

By North Cook News reports | Mar 24, 2025

Kathy Myalls, former New Trier Township GOP chair and prior candidate for Illinois House District 17, strongly criticized the Illinois Homeschool Act – HB2827 – labeling it as yet another attempt by the state government to limit parental rights and impose unnecessary regulations on homeschooling families.

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Geldermann on Homeschool Act: ‘Unjust laws can only be passed when the people are not educated’

By North Cook News reports | Mar 24, 2025

Jim Geldermann, the former Republican candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 17, is voicing strong opposition to the proposed Illinois Homeschool Act – HB 2827 – which seeks to increase oversight on homeschooling families.

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Kayleigh McEnany on Homeschool Act: ‘Do you trust the state of Illinois to use this newfound power responsibly?’

By North Cook News | Mar 21, 2025

Kayleigh McEnany, co-host of the Fox News program Outnumbered, has raised concerns about the Homeschool Act (HB 2827), which she says has led to protests from homeschooling parents.

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Niles Township Republicans Committeeman: 'DuPage County Democrats should be ashamed of themselves'

By North Cook News | Mar 7, 2025

Mark Albers, Committeeman for the Niles Township Republicans, has criticized DuPage County's decision to remove Henry Hyde's name from the courthouse.

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Geldermann on Madigan conviction: ‘The corruption is worse now than it was when Madigan was running it’

By North Cook News reports | Feb 18, 2025

Jim Geldermann, a former Illinois House candidate, said he believes the conviction of former House Speaker Michael Madigan does little to change the state’s corruption problems.

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Hutchinson: ‘Madigan created a criminal enterprise called the Democratic Party of Illinois’

By North Cook News reports | Feb 17, 2025

Charles Hutchinson, who ran for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 18 during the 2024 election, spoke candidly about the lasting impact of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corrupt legacy.

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Northfield Township Republican Committeeman Brown: ‘Madigan’s conviction proves the depth of corruption in Illinois politics’

By North Cook News reports | Feb 13, 2025

Northfield Township Republican Committeeman TJ Brown said former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on 10 counts of conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud highlights the systemic corruption that plagued the state during his 36-year tenure.

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Rep. Schakowsky: Women avoid manufacturing because 'the name manufacturing sounds like a guy'

By North Cook News | Feb 13, 2025

Democratic Representative Jan Schakowsky of Illinois said that fewer women enter the manufacturing sector because "the name manufacturing sounds like a guy."

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Protest planned outside Evanston fire station over photo of firefighters wearing Trump masks

By North Cook News | Jan 27, 2025

A protest is reportedly planned outside an Evanston fire station following the circulation of a photo depicting firefighters wearing Donald Trump masks.

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Committeeman Mark Albers: Schakowsky shows 'disgraceful betrayal of public trust'

By North Cook News | Jan 9, 2025

Mark Albers, committeeman for the Niles Township Republican Organization, expressed criticism towards Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) for her vote against the Laken Riley Act.

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State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro: 'A terribly sad story ahead of the most important holiday of the year'

By North Cook News | Dec 25, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro commented on the death of Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper Clay Carns in a Facebook post dated December 24.

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Stinson: 'With Thomas Homan, Americans can expect stronger borders and a clear plan to address illegal immigration'

By North Cook News | Nov 22, 2024

James Stinson, Committeeman of the Republicans of Maine Township, expressed his support for the selection of Tom Homan as Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Stinson: 'Governor J.B. Pritzker has misled Illinoisans, claiming a balanced budget while leaving the state with mounting deficits'

By North Cook News | Nov 20, 2024

James Stinson, Committeeman of the Republicans of Maine Township, reacted to the projected deficits for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Weyermuller: ‘Yesterday when I voted they asked what language I wanted for a ballot’

By North Cook News reports | Nov 7, 2024

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, signs posted at Cook County DMV offices prompted those seeking voter registration forms in Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish or Urdu to "please advise the clerk."

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Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro: 'With the election less than a week away, my office is receiving many questions from neighbors about voting'

By North Cook News | Oct 31, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro provided information on voting with a provisional ballot in an October 30 Facebook post.

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Chairman of the Hanover Township Republican Organization: 'Americans deserve a stable economy'

By North Cook News | Oct 18, 2024

Mike Baumer, Chairman of Hanover Township Republican Organization (HTRO), expressed concerns over rising prices under the Biden-Harris administration. He said that this increase has made it challenging for families to afford basic needs, contrasting it with the economic stability experienced during the Trump administration. Baumer shared his views with the North Cook News on October 16.

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Chairman of the Hanover Township Republican Organization: 'Americans deserve a stable economy'

By North Cook News | Oct 18, 2024

Mike Baumer, Chairman of Hanover Township Republican Organization (HTRO), expressed concerns about the economic challenges faced by families under the Biden-Harris administration. He contrasted this with what he described as greater economic stability during the Trump administration. Baumer made these remarks to the North Cook News on October 16.

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Illinois State House District 49 candidate: 'Pop quiz!'

By North Cook News | Oct 15, 2024

Hannah Billingsley, a candidate for Illinois State House District 49, highlighted her visit to USAgain in a Facebook post dated October 13. She said, "Did you know that reusing just one pound of clothing saves about 2,400 gallons of water?"