West Cook News

Cook County opens $15 million fund offering relief from rising property taxes

By L. E. Silva | Sep 29, 2025

Cook County officials have announced the launch of a $15 million Homeowner Relief Fund aimed at assisting residents who have faced significant increases in property taxes.

Entertainment events this October in West Cook County

By H. S. Mark | Sep 29, 2025

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

Cicero Senior Center fosters community spirit among local older adults

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Diana Dominick, director of the Cicero Senior Center, recently spoke about the atmosphere and sense of belonging that define the center for older adults in the community.

Cook County begins $36 million Franklin Avenue/Green Street improvement project

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 29, 2025

Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH), along with federal, state, and local officials, has started construction on a major road project in the Villages of Franklin Park and Bensenville.

Brookfield Conservation Commission hosts Meet the Creek event at Kiwanis Park

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 29, 2025

The Brookfield Conservation Commission is organizing an event called Meet the Creek on Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park picnic pavilion.

Oak Park-River Forest High School opens theater season with student-led production of The Crucible

By L. E. Silva | Sep 29, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School will open its theater season this Friday, September 26, with a student production of Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible" in the Little Theater.

Financial Aid Night scheduled virtually for OPRF families on September 24

By B. L. Wells | Sep 29, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) will host a virtual Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their families.

Metra launches prototype café car for rider feedback on multiple train lines

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 29, 2025

Metra will introduce a prototype Café Car this fall, rotating it across several of its busiest train lines and stations.

Pedestrian bridge at Spring Rock Park closed during daytime for drainage work

By L. E. Silva | Sep 29, 2025

The pedestrian bridge at Spring Rock Park will be closed during daytime hours this week as the Tollway conducts concrete work for drainage improvements.

Village of Western Springs announces details for annual Halloween Hoopla event

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 29, 2025

The Village of Western Springs Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween Hoopla event on Friday, October 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

Hillgrove Avenue parking stall repairs to start September 25

By L. E. Silva | Sep 29, 2025

Concrete pavement repairs are set to begin on Wednesday, September 25, in the parking stalls along the south side of Hillgrove Avenue between Wolf Road and Howard Avenue.