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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Proviso Township Board met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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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

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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.

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Effingham petition organizer on defeating school bond plan: ‘We just kept pushing’

By E. J. Cuellar | Sep 18, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, announced on the Prairie State Wire podcast that local residents gathered thousands of signatures in 25 days to challenge a school bond measure approved without voter input.

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Pastor at Church of Christian Liberty: 'Less than 10% determine who actually has the power on the school boards'

By K. K. Harrington | Sep 18, 2025

Calvin Lindstrom, a pastor and administrator at the Church of Christian Liberty, has expressed concerns about low voter participation in local elections.

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Oak Park Police Department shares recent crime maps and activity summaries

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department has released updates on police activity summaries and crime mapping for early September.

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Cicero marks Mexican Independence Day with parade celebrating local culture

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

Families gathered along the streets of Cicero on Sunday to mark Mexican Independence Day with the town’s annual parade.

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"Maybe he should have his gun to protect himself!" Chicago AEP Energy manager says death of "horrible" Charlie Kirk was "poetic"

By LGIS News Service | Sep 18, 2025

Alicia Armenta, a 51 year-old "senior channel manager" with AEP Energy in Chicago who moonlights as a stand-up comedian, described Charlie Kirk's death as "poetic" because he supported Second Amendment rights.

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How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By A. J. Gale | Sep 18, 2025

There were 43 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Village of Bellwood Village Board met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2025

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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McClure schedules Bike and Walk to School Day for September 25

By L. E. Silva | Sep 16, 2025

McClure students, parents, and staff are invited to participate in Bike and Walk to School Day on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

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Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Sep 16, 2025

West Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Ogden Avenue Bridge repair project set to impact traffic through November

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin repairs on the Ogden Avenue Bridge starting Monday, September 22.

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Village of Berkeley Village Board met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on activity summaries and surplus property auctions

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department published recent updates regarding police activity summaries and announced their process for disposing of surplus property through online auctions.