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Cook County to begin 2025 rabies vaccination and microchip clinics

By West Cook News | Apr 1, 2025

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is set to commence its 2025 Partners in Prevention clinics starting Saturday, April 5.

La Xhula opens in Cicero with a blend of tacos and ice cream

By West Cook News | Mar 31, 2025

Cicero has welcomed the opening of La Xhula, a new blend of a taco and ice cream establishment situated at 5005 West 14th Street.

Tweets from Congressman Chuy García celebrate Eid and promote social justice

By West Cook News | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García marked the celebration of Eid, César Chávez Day, and Trans Day of Visibility through tweets expressing community support and advocacy for labor and trans rights on March 30 and 31, 2025

3 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across West Cook News publication area in 2024

By West Cook News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located within the West Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Entertainment event this April in West Cook County

By West Cook News | Mar 30, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in West Cook County this month.

West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a warning regarding potential severe weather conditions expected on Sunday.

Chuy García responds to Trump's executive actions on labor, union, and health funding

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

In a series of tweets posted on March 28 and 29, 2025, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García criticized actions by former President Donald Trump, which he claims undermine labor rights, unions, and essential health funding for Illinois.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

This former West Cook News area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

Analysis: Skokie SD 68 school superintendent makes $304,232 annual salary

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

Skokie SD 68 school district is under scrutiny as its former superintendent, James Garwood receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Analysis: Palatine CCSD 15 school superintendent makes $305,367 annual salary

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

Palatine CCSD 15 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Laurie Heinz receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Analysis: Leyden CHSD 212 school superintendent makes $310,000 annual salary

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

Leyden CHSD 212 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Nicholas Polyak receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Analysis: Schaumburg CCSD 54 school superintendent makes $347,130 annual salary

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2025

Schaumburg CCSD 54 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Andrew DuRoss receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Brookfield street cleaning ordinance enforcement begins April 1

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2025

Brookfield's street cleaning ordinance will be enforced starting April 1 and will continue until November 30.

Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31?

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2025

This former West Cook News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31.

Cicero maintains no tax hike policy for fourth consecutive year

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2025

The Town of Cicero has announced its 2025 budget, marking the fourth consecutive year without an increase in property taxes.

Rep Chuy García criticizes Trump's policies on IRS, student loans, and food aid

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman Chuy García voiced concerns over several policy decisions linked to the Trump administration, questioning their impact on various community aspects, including taxpayer data handling, student loan programs, and food aid programs.

Chuy García calls for action on pay equity and worker safety

By West Cook News | Mar 26, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 25-26, Congressman Chuy García addressed issues concerning wage inequality faced by Latina women and commemorated six immigrant workers who perished in a bridge collapse.

Brookfield announces public meeting for upcoming road improvement project

By West Cook News | Mar 26, 2025

The Village of Brookfield is preparing to launch a construction project that will bring improvements to the 3700 block of Grand Boulevard and the full length of Brookfield Avenue east of Prairie Avenue, Woodside Avenue, Parkview Avenue, and Golf...