Local News
Local boards continue to move ahead with 1% sales tax projects
Jay Andersen-Groups looking for project funding through the 1% sales tax continue to meet, preparing to bring their findings to the county board.
Sheriff Falk talks about the county-wide fire ban and more
Carah Thomas-Each month, WTIP interviews Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk about current issues facing local law enforcement . Sheriff Falk spoke with A.M.
Fire danger is at highest level in state
Jay Andersen-Campfires or recreational fires remain banned throughout all of Cook County, and the Kekekabic Trail, connector trails and loops stay closed until further notice. 
Local arts organizations receive ARAC grants
Jay Andersen-The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications
totaling over $159,000 to be awarded in McKnight/ARAC Artist Support Grants,
totaling over $159,000 to be awarded in McKnight/ARAC Artist Support Grants,
Weekend News Wrap April 24
-Each week the WTIP News Department provides a summary of the stories it has been following that week. Tune in to WTIP's North Shore Weekend Saturdays from 7:00 to
Cook County lags in census return
Jay Andersen-The Midwest leads the country in census forms returned by mail. Wisconsin is number one in the nation at 80% and Minnesota is close behind with 78%. The national rate is 71%.
County sets Hazardous Waste dates and will begin Engineer interviews
Jay Andersen-Two sets of hazardous waste disposal dates have been set.
