West Cook News

Rita could face 3 challengers in Democratic primary in House District 28

By Keri Carbaugh | Dec 14, 2017

The March primary in House District 28 just got more interesting after three Democrats filed paperwork to challenge incumbent Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue Island).

Brookfield employees win Bike Commuter Challenge

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 7, 2016

The Village of Brookfield’s Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD) won the Public Agency category in the five to 24 employee tier of the 25th Annual Bike Commuter Challenge, sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. 

April and May 2013 flood victims can receive grants

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 7, 2016

Low and moderate income residents of suburban Cook County who were affected by the storms and flooding in April and May 2013 may be eligible for a grant through the Residential Resilience Program. 

Wego-Batavia swim team seeks redemption against South Elgin this year

By Keri Carbaugh | Mar 21, 2016

Last season, the boys co-op Wego-Batavia swim team was at a disadvantage because it was short a few swimmers, but this year, it hopes to see more success with a full swim roster.