West Cook News

Week ending Oct. 4: 45 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. J. Gale | Sep 22, 2025

There were 45 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Final paving on Brookfield Avenue set for September 23–24

By B. L. Wells | Sep 22, 2025

Final paving work on Brookfield Avenue, part of the Grand Boulevard/Brookfield Avenue Street Improvement Project, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 23 and continue through Wednesday, September 24.

Cook County launches free advisory program for local cannabis entrepreneurs

By B. L. Wells | Sep 22, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the launch of CannaBiz Pathways, a free advising program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Sep. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, Sep. 22

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Sept. 22

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 22

Entertainment event this week in West Cook County: Sept. 21-27

By E. S. Schneider | Sep 21, 2025

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

City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met September 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met 6 p.m. Thursday, September 18

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Aug. 25

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 25

Ten OPRF seniors named as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

By L. E. Silva | Sep 20, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School has announced that 10 seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for the 2026 program.

Weekly recap of Cook County home sales during week ending Sept. 13

By R. M. Kim | Sep 20, 2025

There were 1,383 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 17

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 20

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 17

Proviso Township Board met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, Sept. 17

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Sept. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Thursday, Sept. 18

Church of Christian Liberty pastor on discipleship: It's important 'to be aware of what's going on politically'

By E. J. Cuellar | Sep 19, 2025

Calvin Lindstrom, Pastor for the Church of Christian Liberty, emphasized the importance of Christian discipleship in raising children in faith and remaining vigilant about political developments.