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Government-backed nonprofit Little City for Community Development profiled

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 12, 2025

Little City for Community Development, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $418,740 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Northbrook residents paid 48th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By E. D. Kinney | Sep 12, 2025

Northbrook residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Celebrating Jim Michaels's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the television producer (September 12)

By C. M. Clemons | Sep 12, 2025

Jim Michaels was born on September 12, 1965, in Des Plaines, Illinois.

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Sept. 15?

By L. S. Keyes | Sep 12, 2025

This former North Cook News area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Sept. 15.

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Elk Grove Village responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during July

By E. D. Kinney | Sep 12, 2025

Elk Grove Village residents paid approximately $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Fmr. Wirepoints president Dabrowski addresses police resources at Italian American Police Association banquet

By D. J. Yarbrough | Sep 11, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, emphasized the importance of equipping law enforcement with necessary tools to ensure public safety and maintain police morale.

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Inside Mongolian Heritage Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 11, 2025

Mongolian Heritage Center was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski expected to announce run for Illinois governor

By D. J. Yarbrough | Sep 11, 2025

Ted Dabrowski is set to announce his candidacy for Illinois governor on Friday, September 12, with a campaign emphasizing change, results, and restoring the state's leadership for families and businesses.

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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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Entertainment events this weekend in North Cook County: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14

By N. A. Merritt | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Glenview responsible for 17th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during July

By E. D. Kinney | Sep 11, 2025

Glenview residents paid just under $3.5 million in sales taxes, the 17th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Charlie Kirk assassinated during university event; remembered for national activism and Illinois roots

By North Cook News reports | Sep 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and a national political figure, was assassinated Sept. 10 while speaking at a university event in Utah. He was 31.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 51 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Sept. 20

By A. A. Meredith | Sep 10, 2025

There were 51 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Shelter Inc.

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 10, 2025

Shelter Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $685,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Local Government Meetings today in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Sep 10, 2025

North Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Which former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By L. S. Keyes | Sep 10, 2025

These former North Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Government-backed nonprofit Northwest Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce profiled

By F. R. Stewart | Sep 9, 2025

Northwest Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce was approved to receive two grants totaling $300,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Local Government Meeting today in North Cook County

By C. C. Guzman | Sep 9, 2025

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

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Rep. Brad Stephens thanks constituents for participation in local shred and recycling event

By M. M. Roman | Sep 9, 2025

A community shred and recycling event hosted by Illinois State Representative Brad Stephens took place this past Saturday, drawing a significant number of participants from the 20th District.