Sens. Durbin, Duckworth make 'oversight' appearance at Broadview, claim feds use 'brutal tactics' with protesters after DHS reports assaults on officers up 1,000% in Chicago
During a visit to the Broadview ICE facility publicized by Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s office as “congressional oversight” of the "brutal tactics used by federal agents against protestors,” Sens. Dick Durbin and Duckworth took questions from the crowd until they were asked if protesters arrested for assaulting ICE agents should face the same consequences as the January 6 capitol rioters.
Cook County launches relief fund for homeowners facing steep property tax increases
Cook County has introduced the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at supporting homeowners who have faced significant increases in their property tax bills over the past few years.
Cook County launches Catalyst Grants offering $100K each to select local businesses
Cook County has announced the Catalyst Grants program, which will provide up to 88 businesses with $100,000 each.
- Brookfield seeks tree donations for annual holiday celebration at Grossdale Station
- How to Beauty & Barber Academy launches cosmetology program expanding opportunities for Cicero youth
- Pace to hold public hearings on 2026 budget and financial plans
- Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Sheila Hardin named top math teacher in Illinois
- Mobile emissions testing event set for October in Western Springs
West Central Consolidated Communications names Thomas Perfect as new executive director
Thomas Perfect has been named the new Executive Director of West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3), the emergency dispatch center announced.
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Cook County opens applications for $1,000 homeowner relief fund
Cook County has introduced the Homeowner Relief Fund, offering one-time payments of $1,000 to eligible homeowners who have experienced significant property tax increases in recent years.
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Western Springs Police Department reminds landscapers of proper leaf collection practices
The Western Springs Police Department has issued a reminder to landscapers about proper leaf placement and collection within the Village of Western Springs.
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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on police activity and breast cancer awareness efforts
The Oak Park Police Department published summaries of recent police activities and announced their participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month on social media.
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Which ex-high school standouts featured in West Cook County will compete on Wednesday, Oct. 15?
On Wednesday, Oct. 15, this former West Cook County area high school star will be competing.
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Home sales in Cook County during week ending Oct. 4
There were 234 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.
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Oak Park and River Forest High School to host first Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner
The Office of Equity and Student Success at Oak Park and River Forest High School is organizing its first annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner.
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Mayor Saviano seeks federal support for Grand Avenue underpass project
Mayor Angelo "Skip" Saviano traveled to Washington, DC to seek more funding for the Grand Avenue underpass project in Elmwood Park.
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Cook County extends deadline and expands eligibility for homeowner relief fund
Cook County officials have announced an extension and expansion of the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at helping homeowners who have seen significant property tax increases in recent years.
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DHS Secretary Noem: Gov. Pritzker and 'his cronies' are 'absolutely shameful'
Kristi Noem, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that her team was blocked from entering a federally funded public building in Broadview, Illinois, and criticized Governor JB Pritzker's treatment of law enforcement.
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Oak Park and River Forest High School announces virtual parent-teacher conferences for late October
Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRFHS) will hold its Parent-Teacher Conferences virtually on Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30.
