West Cook News

Hawthorne Park prepares for summer with full upgrade

By West Cook News | Apr 10, 2025

Construction is underway at Hawthorne Park in Cicero, where workers are transforming the old play area into a new community space.

Oak Park ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By West Cook News | Apr 9, 2025

Oak Park residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

Village of River Forest Sustainability Commission met April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2025

Village of River Forest Sustainability Commission met Tuesday, April 8

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met March 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, March 10

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met April 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, April 7

Proviso Township Board met April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Tuesday, April 8

City of Countryside City Council will meet April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2025

City of Countryside City Council will meet Wednesday, April 9

Cicero promotes firefighters, honors police officers for bravery during board meeting

By West Cook News | Apr 9, 2025

The Town of Cicero recently held a board meeting where the Fire Department announced the promotions of three firefighters, and several police officers were honored for their bravery.

How many H-1B petitions were made by employers in West Cook News publication area during 2024?

By West Cook News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 343 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in 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.

Cook County unveils the next phase for the guaranteed income pilot program

By West Cook News | Apr 8, 2025

President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the early results of the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, highlighting positive impacts on participants' financial stability and stress levels.

Chuy García criticizes influence on government and highlights social issues

By West Cook News | Apr 8, 2025

In recent tweets, Congressman Chuy García addressed significant national and international issues.

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on activities and community safety event

By West Cook News | Apr 8, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department highlighted both recent police activities and an upcoming public safety event focused on firearm safety and suicide prevention.

River Forest to hold 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Business Bash

By West Cook News | Apr 8, 2025

The Village of River Forest will commemorate its 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. This long-standing event honors the United States Armed Forces members who lost their lives while serving the country.

Brookfield Beautification Commission presents 2024 Brookie Awards to three local businesses

By West Cook News | Apr 7, 2025

The Brookfield Beautification Commission has named the winners of the 2024 Brookie Awards.

West Cook News publication area records 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By West Cook News | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in the West Cook News publication area submitted eight H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.