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

Winnetka School District 36: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72% of the students in Winnetka School District 36 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie State sales taxes: Palatine residents paid 48th-largest sum in January

Palatine residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per municipality in January.

Niles Township Republicans President: 'Rights are worth defending without apology'

Mark Albers, President of Niles Township Republicans, said that although the Homeschool Act is currently stalled, it has initiated a significant grassroots movement.

Local Government Meeting today in North Cook County

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

IHSA president, Notre Dame College Prep principal Dan Tully silent on transgender athlete policy

By North Cook News reports | Apr 29, 2025

Dan Tully, president of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors and principal of Notre Dame College Prep, has remained silent as controversy mounts over the organization’s refusal to comply with a federal executive order banning biological males from competing in female sports.

Winnetka School District 36: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72.2% of the students in Winnetka School District 36 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

130 companies in cities within Cook County received 134 inspections in 2024

There were 130 companies in cities associated with Cook County that received 134 FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Local Government Meeting today in North Cook County

North Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government events this week in North Cook County: April 27 - May 3

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

Rep. Stephens highlights women's contributions in Springfield at Women to Watch

The Women to Watch event in Springfield, Illinois, recently highlighted the contributions of notable women across the state.

Family & kids events this week in North Cook County: April 27 - May 3

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

North Cook News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024?

In 2024, seven H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located within the North Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Religious meetings this week in North Cook County: April 27 - May 3

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

Entertainment events this week in North Cook County: April 27 - May 3

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

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Northbrook Elementary School District 27 in 2023-24 school year?