North Cook Review

18/11/2024

Mayor Biss ready to do ‘whatever it takes’ for what’s to come in Trump presidency

Mayor Biss discusses the upcoming administration of Donald Trump and the potential impact on Evanston's initiatives and residents.

18/11/2024

Palatine school receives donation from namesake’s descendant

Marion Jordan Elementary School in Palatine has received a $69,500 gift from the estate of William Jordan, who was the last living heir of the school’s namesake. Marion Jordan served as Palatine Tow...

16/11/2024

Niles Fire Chief To Retire After 39-Year Career - Journal & Topics Media Group

Now in his 39th year as a Niles firefighter, Chief Marty Feld announced his retirement Friday, which will take effect Sunday, Nov. 30. Feld reflected on his nearly four decades working for the village.

16/11/2024

Academic progress for students with an IEP at District 65 - Evanston RoundTable

This year, 17% of District 65’s students are entitled to receive supplemental services and supports in the form of an Individualized Education Program

16/11/2024

Evanston Environment Board approves memo regarding Envision Evanston 2045

The Evanston Environment Board met Thursday evening at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to debate the new Envision Evanston 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan, Healthy Buildings Ordinance and Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan draft. These new ordinances and plans aim to improve Evanston’s environ...

16/11/2024

More D65 incumbents not running for re-election

Biz Lindsay-Ryan and Soo La Kim decide against 2025 race.

15/11/2024

Dist. 34 Caucus Endorses Dolan, Giglio, Pritzker For School Board

Glenview District 34 Caucus endorsed candidates (from left)Eva Giglio, James Dolan, and Jessica Pritzker. (Images submitted) The Glenview Dist. 34 Board of Education Caucus released its list of endorsed candidates on Monday, Nov. 11, one day before candidates were first able to file nominating petit...

15/11/2024

ETHS launches mental health support program

Aims to make help easily accessible for all students.

15/11/2024

2025 school board elections: Two District 65 incumbents won’t run

The filing period for Evanston/Skokie District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 school board candidates to enter the 2025 race is

15/11/2024

Evanston ranked choice voting referendum struck down by county circuit court - Daily Northwestern

15/11/2024

Skokie far outpaces Evanston in new housing

It's no contest -- as Evanston looks to change rules to encourage new development.

14/11/2024

Analysis: ETHS test data shows stagnant scores, persistent disparities

Illinois Report Card data show high achievement and persistent performance disparities at Evanston Township High School. Test data from this year’s

14/11/2024

Biss, Climate Action Evanston launch Healthy Buildings Coalition to set emissions standards

Climate Action Evanston hosted a virtual meeting with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, E-Town Sunrise, Fossil Free Northwestern and over 40 community members Tuesday to inaugurate the Healthy Buildings Coalition. The coalition will advocate for City Council to pass the Healthy Buildings Ordinance, which....

14/11/2024

D-65 Rate Of Administrators To Students 50% Above Average: Report Card | Evanston - Patch

14/11/2024

School Board Elections: D59 Expected Contested, D214 Not Contested Yet

The Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd., Arlington Hts., is the home of Township High School Dist. 214. The Journal has learned of candidates who have, or intend to file for seats on the Elk Grove Township Elementary School Dist. 59 and Township High School Dist. 214 boards of educa...

14/11/2024

County Clerk Acknowledges Isolated Paper Ballot Issue With Dist. 34 Referendum

“I Voted!” stickers line table at Des Plaines Public Library as early voting for April 4 election continues. The Journal was told by a Glenview voter that when they cast their ballot on Election Day, Nov. 5, the Glenview School Dist. 34 property tax referendum question was nowhere to be found. S...

14/11/2024

D65 union: Contract talks are stalled

Both sides agree to federal mediation.

14/11/2024

City seeks public comment on draft plans for housing, economic development through Dec. 17

The city seeks public comment on the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Draft 2025 Action Plan through Tuesday, December 17. The draft plans identify