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In the 2022-23 school year, 35.3% of the students in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Overnight parking enforcement paused during holidays; snow rules still apply

Overnight street parking enforcement will be suspended from December 23 until January 1 for the holiday season.

Cicero hosts annual brunch honoring fire department's dedication

The Clergy Committee and the Town of Cicero organized their annual Christmas Appreciation Brunch for the Cicero Fire Department on December 10, 2024.

Brookfield forestry foreman awarded for outstanding landscaping efforts

Victor Janusz, the Forestry Foreman for Brookfield Village, has been honored with a Gold Leaf Award by the International Society of Arboriculture.

Western Springs announces holiday closures and services adjustments

Village of Western Springs has announced several important updates for the upcoming holiday season.

Cicero hosts annual posada celebrating community unity

On December 13, 2024, the Cicero Community Center hosted its annual posada, organized by the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee in partnership with the Town of Cicero.

Cook County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

In October, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $36,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 12.4%.

Lindop School District 92: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 37% of the students in Lindop School District 92 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Riverside seeks sponsors for sesquicentennial celebration

The Village of Riverside is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025, marking a significant milestone since its incorporation in 1875.

Brookfield receives $600K grant for Creekside Park redevelopment

The Village of Brookfield has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program.

37.7% of Komarek School District 94 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 37.7% of the students in Komarek School District 94 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

71.1% of Cook County students failed their 2023-24 English exam

More than 7 in 10 Cook County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Police arrest four after multiple Pride flag thefts in River Forest

River Forest, IL – On December 14, 2024, at around 1:37 AM, a River Forest Police Officer noticed a vehicle parked with its lights off in the 500 block of Thatcher Ave.

Chicago updates water treatment methods to reduce lead levels

The City of Chicago has recently made changes to its water treatment methods.

Cook County awards grants promoting digital inclusion through storytelling