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Cook County approves $20 million grant for quantum technology park

By L. E. Silva | Oct 23, 2025

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved a $20 million grant to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees for the purchase and installation of a cryogenic facility at PsiQuantum, which will serve as the anchor tenant for the Illinois...

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Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocks on fine against Senate President Don Harmon

By L. E. Silva | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Elections reached a stalemate on October 21, unable to decide on a $9.8 million fine against Senate President Don Harmon for alleged campaign finance violations.

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Brookfield Beautification Commission announces 2025 Native Plant Garden Recognition winner

By L. E. Silva | Oct 22, 2025

Mark Pollard has been named the winner of the Brookfield Beautification Commission's 2025 Native Plant Garden Recognition Program.

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Metra proposes $1.1 billion budget for 2026 with fare increase and public hearings

By L. E. Silva | Oct 21, 2025

Metra has announced its proposed budget for 2026, totaling $1.1 billion.

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Monsters on Mainstreet Halloween event returns to Brookfield on October 25

By L. E. Silva | Oct 17, 2025

The annual Monsters on Mainstreet event, organized by the Brookfield Historical Society and the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, is set to return on Saturday, October 25.

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Cook County launches relief fund for homeowners facing steep property tax increases

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

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.

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Cook County launches Catalyst Grants offering $100K each to select local businesses

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

Cook County has announced the Catalyst Grants program, which will provide up to 88 businesses with $100,000 each.

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Riverside Road closing next week for storm sewer installation

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

Riverside Road is scheduled to be closed to traffic next week as the Village of Riverside begins work on a new storm sewer and outfall installation at Olmsted Road and Riverside Road.

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Village of Riverside launches community feedback survey for residents

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Riverside has introduced a new community survey aimed at collecting feedback from residents and others who interact with Village staff and services.

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Mobile emissions testing event set for October in Western Springs

By L. E. Silva | Oct 14, 2025

A mobile emissions and vehicle inspection event is scheduled to take place from October 20 to 24, 2025, at the Recreation Center parking lot located at 1500 Walker Street.

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West Central Consolidated Communications names Thomas Perfect as new executive director

By L. E. Silva | Oct 14, 2025

Thomas Perfect has been named the new Executive Director of West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3), the emergency dispatch center announced.

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Western Springs Police Department reminds landscapers of proper leaf collection practices

By L. E. Silva | Oct 14, 2025

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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Lyons Farmers Market to be held on three Wednesdays in October

By L. E. Silva | Oct 12, 2025

The Lyons Farmers Market will take place on three Wednesdays in October.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School to host first Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner

By L. E. Silva | Oct 11, 2025

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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Village of Western Springs seeks applicants for paid-on-call firefighter positions

By L. E. Silva | Oct 9, 2025

The Village of Western Springs is holding an informational meeting for those interested in becoming Paid-on-Call Firefighters.

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Oak Park Police Department announces officer swearing-in and posts activity summaries

By L. E. Silva | Oct 9, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department announced the swearing-in of Officer Megan Hanink and posted recent police activity summaries on October 8 and 9, 2025.

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Village of Brookfield seeks bids for Ehlert Park Field 1 renovation project

By L. E. Silva | Oct 8, 2025

The Village of Brookfield has announced it is seeking sealed bids for the renovation of Ehlert Park Field 1, which will take place in two phases.

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Village of Lyons announces Halloween event at Smith Park

By L. E. Silva | Oct 7, 2025

The Village of Lyons has announced its annual Halloween event, "Monsters in Smith Park," which will take place on Friday, October 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The celebration is set to offer live entertainment, food, music, bounce houses, hayrides,...

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River Forest addresses community concerns following recent ICE activity

By L. E. Silva | Oct 6, 2025

The Village of River Forest has acknowledged recent immigration enforcement actions conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies in the area.

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Metra seeks rider feedback on proposed cafe car service

By L. E. Silva | Oct 5, 2025

Metra has announced plans to introduce a cafe car service and is inviting the public to provide feedback on this new initiative.