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Friday, January 24, 2020

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Water Closed at Multiple Evanston Beaches Today Due to Elevated E. Coli Levels

Due to elevated and unsafe E. coli levels, the water will be closed today at multiple Evanston beaches including Lee Street Beach, Greenwood Street Beach, Clark Street Beach, and Lincoln Street Beach.

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Elgin Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2020 with the classics: Mozart and the Beatles

Pianist William Wolfram joins the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to give audiences a glimpse into the brilliance of Mozart January 11th - 13th,

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2020

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Holiday Angels Deliver Toys, Clothes To Local Children

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2019

For over a decade, physicians and employees at Fox Valley Orthopedics have kicked off the holiday season by giving to local children through the Salvation Army - Aurora and Tri-Cities, Breaking Free, and Beautiful U Ministries.

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NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT: Sportsman’s Country Club Open House Celebrates the Past, Embraces the Future

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

Join the Northbrook Park District in celebrating the legacy of Sportsman’s Country Club and learn more about the upcoming project to enhance the popular facility.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Shop Evanston on Small Business Saturday, November 30

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

Evanston residents and visitors are encouraged to kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting the City's small, local shops and business districts on National Small Business Saturday, November 30.

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

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Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

The Barrington Hills Village Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposal that would allow recreational marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Fall Flea Market at Robert Crown Center November 2

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2019

Community members are invited to attend and participate in Robert Crown Center's Fall Flea Market, located at 1701 Main St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

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Pension reform is ultimately in the hands of voters, Rep. Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

The state’s pension crisis has become so dire that Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) sees only one way the course can be reversed.

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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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MOUNT PROSPECT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mount Prospect Golf Outing 2019 on Sept 26

By Press release submission | Sep 11, 2019

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall Classic 18-Hole Golf Outing is a fun day filled with contests, raffle prizes, breakfast, lunch, "Taste of Mount Prospect" dinner, courtesy beverage cart, and more!

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Join us for NIU EIGERlab's 13th Annual FASTPITCH

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2019

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 6.Join us for NIU EIGERlab’s 13th Annual - FASTPITCH - October 9, 2019 Do you have a product or business idea?

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Davidson, Pargman partner on new accounting firm

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2019

Melissa Davidson, CPA, and Kelly J. Pargman, CPA, have announced the founding of their new accounting firm, Davidson Pargman & Company, LLC.

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Presence St. Francis in Evanston closing its obstetrics unit, hospital confirms

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 26, 2019

Presence St. Francis Hospital on Ridge Road in Evanston is closing its obstetrics unit, hospital spokesman Matt Wakely confirmed to North Cook News.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Provide Feedback on Age-Friendly Businesses

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2019

Evanston community members are encouraged to visit and provide feedback on 20 local businesses seeking recognition through the City’s Age-Friendly Business Initiative.

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Middle-class families will suffer under new tax plan and 'that's just wrong,' Rep. Morrison argues

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2019

House Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal would raise taxes on the very people it is meant to protect.

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2 North Suburbs nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Two nursing homes in North Suburbs received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Job Fair May 23 at the Levy Center

By Press release submission | May 7, 2019

The City of Evanston has partnered with the Youth Job Center, National Able Network, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and the Illinois Department of Human Services to host a job fair on Thursday, May 23, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.