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Former District 65 superintendent Devon Horton indicted in $293K kickback scheme

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton on 17 counts alleging he orchestrated a kickback scheme that defrauded the district of more than $293,500 through contracts awarded to companies owned by close associates.

By North Cook News reports | Oct 17, 2025

School event this week in North Cook County: Oct. 12-18

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

By W. D. Waller | Oct 11, 2025

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This week's school event in North Cook County: Oct. 5-11

By W. D. Waller | Oct 4, 2025

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

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School events this October in North Cook County

By G. K. Hairston | Oct 1, 2025

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

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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.

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School event this week in North Cook County: Sept. 21-27

By W. D. Waller | Sep 20, 2025

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

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District 214 says reason for removing Charlie Kirk plaque due to ‘full rebranding campaign,’ community demands answers

By North Cook News reports | Sep 19, 2025

At a heated Township High School District 214 board meeting the day after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, community member John Saletta delivered an emotional plea demanding the restoration of a plaque honoring the conservative activist removed in 2020.

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Glenbrook North’s denial of TPUSA Club prompts alumni outcry and national attention: ‘This is our turning point’

By North Cook News reports | Sep 19, 2025

Controversy continues to surround Glenbrook North High School’s rejection of a proposed Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter amid viral accusations of censorship and political bias.

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School events this week in North Cook County: Sept. 14-20

By W. D. Waller | Sep 13, 2025

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

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House candidate Keen: 'My goal has always been simple: to bring common-sense leadership'

By T. T. Murray | Sep 11, 2025

Wayne Keen, a candidate for Illinois House District 54, has emphasized his background in education and advocacy as preparation for providing practical leadership and ensuring representation for all community voices.

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House candidate Keen: Priorities include 'high property taxes, public office transparency, making Illinois communities safe'

By M. D. Loveless | Sep 11, 2025

Wayne Keen, a candidate for Illinois House District 54, said his priorities include reducing property taxes, enhancing transparency, improving safety, and expanding school choice for families.

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Family & kids events this week in North Cook County: Sept. 7-13

By S. H. Noble | Sep 7, 2025

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

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School event this week in North Cook County: Sept. 7-13

By W. D. Waller | Sep 6, 2025

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

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Outstanding debt in Northbrook Elementary School District 27 reached $91,678 in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Sep 6, 2025

Northbrook Elementary School District 27's outstanding school debt reached $91,678 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $6,919.1 per student.

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Outstanding debt in Norridge School District 80 reached $1.1 million in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Sep 5, 2025

Norridge School District 80 had the sixth 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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Morton Grove School District 70 had $1.1 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Sep 4, 2025

Morton Grove School District 70's outstanding school debt reached $1.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $125,858 per student.

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Union Ridge School District 86 had $1.8 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Sep 3, 2025

Union Ridge School District 86 had the 12th 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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Debt in Golf Elementary School District 67 hit $4.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Sep 3, 2025

Golf Elementary School District 67's outstanding school debt reached $4.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $688,310 per student.

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Chicago Flips Red leader on education: U.S. schools are 'indoctrinating our kids'

By North Cook News | Sep 2, 2025

Danielle Walters, leader of Chicago Flips Red, said that schools are prioritizing gender ideology over teaching basic reading and math skills.

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Debt in Mount Prospect School District 57 hit $4.7 million in fiscal year 2024

By K. A. Stewart | Sep 1, 2025

Mount Prospect School District 57 had the 24th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.