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In the 2023-24 school year, 57.9% of Lindop School District 92 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Cicero School District 99 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 13.1% of the students in Cicero School District 99 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

IDOT resumes roadwork on 55th Street; expect lane reductions

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is set to resume its improvement project on 55th Street, spanning from Plainfield Road in Countryside to Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) in Western Springs.

WC3 seeks applicants for full-time 9-1-1 telecommunicator role

West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time 9-1-1 telecommunicator.

Cook County ARC offers free pet microchip clinic on June 6

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) will conduct a free microchip clinic for cats and dogs.

Rep. Welch supports bill to use taxpayer funds on education for illegal immigrants

House Bill 3247 passed the Illinois House of Representatives with a vote of 70-40, along partisan lines on May 28, 2025.

Rep. Hernandez supports bill to use taxpayer funds on education for illegal immigrants

House Bill 3247 passed the Illinois House of Representatives with a vote of 70-40, along partisan lines on May 28, 2025.

Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 13.2% of the students in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Jiménez supports bill to use taxpayer funds on education for illegal immigrants

House Bill 3247 passed the Illinois House of Representatives with a vote of 70-40, along partisan lines on May 28, 2025.

City of Countryside Finance Committee met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 1, 2025

City of Countryside Finance Committee met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28.

Berwyn North School District 98: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 58.9% of Berwyn North School District 98 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: LaGrange Highlands School District 106 administrators rank 62nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in LaGrange Highlands School District 106 earn an average of $146,753 per year, ranking 62nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cicero hosts women's wellness fair focusing on preventive care and empowerment

On May 29th, the Town of Cicero's Health Department held its annual Women's Wellness Fair at the Cicero Community Center.

Village of River Forest Historic Preservation Commission met May 29

Village of River Forest Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, May 29

Village of Forest Park Village Council met May 27

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Forest Park Environmental Control Commission met May 28

Village of Forest Park Environmental Control Commission met Wednesday, May 28

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met May 27

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met Tuesday, May 27

Village of Brookfield Village Board met May 27