The Big Hollow School District Board of Education recognized one of the district's teachers, who recently received a Golden Apples Award, during the board's meeting on May 8.
The Big Hollow School District Board of Education received a presentation from a local Girl Scout troop on a variety of projects, both those that were completed and others that are coming soon, during the board's meeting on May 8.
Members of the Highland Park City Council said goodbye to departing council members Michelle Holleman & Adam Stolberg and introduced their class of 2023 student commissioners during the board's April 24 meeting.
The City of Highland Park celebrated the 40th anniversary of its historic property preservation efforts, adopting a proclamation to mark the anniversary during its meeting on April 24.
The Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees pulled a consent agenda item for further discussion, as the board discussed proper regulations for street performers during the board's April 17 meeting.
The Arlington Heights Village Board approved extensions for an ongoing development proposal and a request for development and zoning extensions during the board's April 17 meeting.
The Arlington Heights Village Board recognized some of its trustees during its meeting on April 17, including outgoing trustees Mary Beth Canty and John Scaletta.
Illinois Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) believes that an amendment to Title IX proposed by President Joe Biden would be unfair, as it would ban states from preventing boys from competing in high school girls' sports.
A recent assessment by Wirepoints on the negative financial impact caused by local pensions gave Lake Forest a 'D' in its assessment of the financial impact of local pensions on Illinois' 175 largest cities from 2003-2019.
The Long Grove Village Board amended the local code during its March 28 meeting, voting to allow for special use permits for businesses and public events when the pandemic restrictions come to an end.
The Long Grove Village Board discussed the village's ongoing efforts with the Lake Michigan Water Connection project, a federally funded drinking water improvement project involving much of Lake county, during its March 28 meeting.
The Waukegan Public Schools Board of Education learned about the district's work with the Art Impact Project and the effects it has had on students during its board meeting on March 28.
Waukegan Public Schools Board of Education discussed a tutoring program in the district, which allows high school students to mentor elementary-age kids in reading and math.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties to open the way for immediate assistance and public safety support to help those impacted by the recent rash of tornadoes.
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has scheduled three early-day sessions for later in April, during which he will meet with constituents from his newly formed 110th District.
The Gurnee Village Board heard a report from Woodland School District 50 Superintendent Robert Machak on the partnership between city and school officials.
The Gurnee Village Board of Trustees heard a presentation from a municipal partner, part of the village's effort to strengthen ties to other local municipalities.
Illinois Rep. Blaine Wilhour blames bad police and lack of manpower for new data that shows that arrests were made for only 5% of major crimes in Chicago in 2022 – a sharp decline from 2019.