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"Night of the Notable and the Notorious" features local high school students

“Night of the Notable and the Notorious” is an annual event featuring Cook County high school students in an interactive forum that includes audience participation.

County Commisioners hold first 2015 meeting

New county commissioners were sworn in this week. Board Chair Heidi Doo-Kirk spoke with WTIPs Jay Andersen about what went on at the first meeting of the year.

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Clogging classes offered at North House Folk School in January

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to clog, North House Folk School will be offering Clogging classes in January.

EDA Board member Abby Tofte discusses local housing situation

Housing, available and affordable, is a big topic in Cook County.

Violence Prevention Center Update

The Violence Prevention Center has openings on their board, in addition to a project at ISD166. WTIP host Mary Manning spoke with Jodi Yuhassey and Marybeth Wilkes on North Shore Morning.&n

Great Decisions discussion topic will be 'Turkey's Challenges' - January 15

The Great Decisions discussion series will feature the topic 'Turkey's Challenges' at their January 15 meeting.

Continued cold through the end of the week

The rest of the week will be very cold, but above normal temperatures are on the way for next week. WTIP volunteer Mark Abrahamson spoke with meteorologist Carol Christenson.

Weekend News Roundup for January 3

Each week the WTIP news department puts together a roundup of the weeks top news stories.

Cook County YMCA celebrates First Birthday and the new year

The Cook County YMCA is celebrating one year of service to the community and looking forward to a great new year. WTIP volunteer Yvon

Last County Board meeting of the year

It was the last county board meeting of the year.