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Cook County launches $100K grants for established local businesses seeking expansion

By B. L. Wells | Sep 25, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the launch of the Catalyst Grant, a new program aimed at supporting up to 88 established businesses in selected industries with $100,000 each to help them grow.

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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on student safety resources and community reporting tools

By B. L. Wells | Sep 25, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department used its Twitter account in late September 2025 to promote student safety initiatives like Safe2Help Illinois and provide updates on police activity.

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Brookfield Beautification Commission names August garden award winner

By B. L. Wells | Sep 25, 2025

Naomi Medina and David Gonzalez have been recognized by the Brookfield Beautification Commission for their front garden at 9013 Burlington Ave., which was selected as the public’s favorite in August as part of the Garden Recognition Program.

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Spooky Shuffle 5K returns to Lyons with Halloween theme

By B. L. Wells | Sep 24, 2025

The Village of Lyons will host the Spooky Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 26.

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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on police activity and urges residents to secure vehicles

By B. L. Wells | Sep 24, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department published several posts on September 23 and September 24, 2025, providing links to recent police activity summaries and advising residents to take precautions against vehicle theft.

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Cicero marks reopening of renovated Town Hall Bowl with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By B. L. Wells | Sep 24, 2025

Town Hall Bowl in Cicero has reopened after a significant renovation, with local officials and community members gathering for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Mobile DMV event scheduled for October 2 at Grand Avenue Community Center

By B. L. Wells | Sep 23, 2025

A mobile DMV event is scheduled to take place at the Grand Avenue Community Center on Thursday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

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Final paving on Brookfield Avenue set for September 23–24

By B. L. Wells | Sep 22, 2025

Final paving work on Brookfield Avenue, part of the Grand Boulevard/Brookfield Avenue Street Improvement Project, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 23 and continue through Wednesday, September 24.

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Cook County launches free advisory program for local cannabis entrepreneurs

By B. L. Wells | Sep 22, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the launch of CannaBiz Pathways, a free advising program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

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Oak Park Police Department shares recent crime maps and activity summaries

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department has released updates on police activity summaries and crime mapping for early September.

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Cicero marks Mexican Independence Day with parade celebrating local culture

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

Families gathered along the streets of Cicero on Sunday to mark Mexican Independence Day with the town’s annual parade.

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Ogden Avenue Bridge repair project set to impact traffic through November

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin repairs on the Ogden Avenue Bridge starting Monday, September 22.

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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on activity summaries and surplus property auctions

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department published recent updates regarding police activity summaries and announced their process for disposing of surplus property through online auctions.

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Overnight rail repairs extended at three Riverside crossings

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

BNSF has announced that overnight repair work at Deleplaine Road, Cowley Road, and the Herbert Road pedestrian crossing will continue for an additional week.

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Cook County plans more than 100 events for Digital Inclusion Week

By B. L. Wells | Sep 11, 2025

Cook County will participate in Digital Inclusion Week from October 6 to 10, 2025, joining a national effort to promote digital access and literacy.

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Western Springs Police announce community-wide Pippin-themed coloring contest

By B. L. Wells | Sep 11, 2025

The Western Springs Police Department is organizing a coloring contest featuring its comfort dog, Pippin.

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Oak Park Police Department shares crime reporting resources and marks September 11 anniversary

By B. L. Wells | Sep 11, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department provided updates on recent police activities and promoted its crime tip hotline in posts from September 10-11, 2025.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School outlines process for requesting accommodations

By B. L. Wells | Sep 10, 2025

Any person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation to take part in a public meeting or school event at Oak Park and River Forest High School is encouraged to contact the district at least 24 hours ahead of time.

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Cicero officials join FEMA teams for flood damage assessments after August storms

By B. L. Wells | Sep 4, 2025

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teams have arrived in Cicero to assess damage caused by severe storms and flooding that occurred from August 16 to 19.

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Village of Lyons announces Labor Day closure and revised garbage collection schedule

By B. L. Wells | Aug 28, 2025

The Village of Lyons has announced that Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.