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Brookfield's Aging Well Team is set to host an informative session titled "Introduction to QR Codes and Avoiding Phone Scams and Robocalls."

Oak Park Police Department engages community with charity events and mental health discussions

The Oak Park Police Department recently shared updates on their involvement in community events and important societal issues via social media posts dated May 13-14, 2025.

Cicero hosts annual mother-son dance with '80s theme

The Cicero Community Center recently hosted the annual Mother-Son Dance, organized by the Cicero Youth Commission and the Department of Special Events.

Did Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 30% of the students in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Oak Park residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

Oak Park residents paid $965,068 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

In 2023-24 school year, 76.7% of Komarek School District 94 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 76.7% of Komarek School District 94 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County home valuations rose in March compared to the same period in 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $18,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.4%.

Asbestos removal planned at Oak Park and River Forest High School

Asbestos abatement is scheduled to take place at Oak Park and River Forest High School, starting June 3, 2025.

Watering restrictions in effect from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Annual watering restrictions will commence on Monday, May 26, and continue through Labor Day.

Brookfield plans public meeting on Maple Avenue resurfacing project

The Village of Brookfield is organizing a public meeting on May 21 to discuss the upcoming Maple Avenue Resurfacing Project.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

Prairie State Taxes: Northlake residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March

Northlake residents paid $896,792 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Woman behind race-based grading, Laurie Fiorenza, resigns from OPRF

Laurie Fiorenza, the Oak Park and River Forest High School administrator who spearheaded the school's 2022 race-based grading initiative, is resigning her post, effective June 30.

Did Berwyn North School District 98 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77.1% of Berwyn North School District 98 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

31.7% of Mannheim School District 83 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 31.7% of the students in Mannheim School District 83 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Touch-A-Truck event returns with focus on school route safety

Touch-A-Truck will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tower Green.

Peace Officers' Memorial Day service set for May 15 at Tower Green

On Thursday, May 15 at 6 pm, a service will be held at the Tower Green to observe Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?