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Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, June 23

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met June 23

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, June 23

City of Berwyn City Council met May 27

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, May 27

City of Berwyn City Council met June 24

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, June 24

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met June 23

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Monday, June 23

Cicero launches tree planting and pruning programs in year one

By West Cook News | Jun 29, 2025

The Town of Cicero has announced the initiation of its Tree Planting Program, marking the first year of this environmental effort.

Cicero extends business license renewal deadline amid extreme heat challenges

By West Cook News | Jun 29, 2025

Cicero, IL – The Town of Cicero has extended the deadline for business license renewals to July 31, 2025.

Home sales in Cook County during week ending June 21

By R. M. Kim | Jun 28, 2025

There were 921 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending June 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

Analysis: Bellwood School District 88 administrators rank 357th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Bellwood School District 88 earn an average of $105,283 per year, ranking 357th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lawn and Gilbert railroad crossings to close overnight for maintenance

RoadSafe, working as a subcontractor for BNSF Railway, has announced maintenance work scheduled for the railroad crossings at Lawn and Gilbert Avenue.

Lane reduction planned for Riverside Rd & Olmsted Rd intersection

Construction work is scheduled at the intersection of Riverside Road and Olmsted Road, beginning at 7:00 AM on Monday, June 30th, and concluding by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2nd.

Cook County residents warned about jury duty phone scam

Several residents have reported receiving phone calls from an individual posing as a representative of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, claiming they missed jury duty.

2024: J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 administrators rank 424th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 earn an average of $110,280 per year, ranking 424th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

LeadCare Cook County replaces 200th lead service line at child care facilities

LeadCare Cook County has marked a significant achievement by replacing its 200th lead service line at a child care facility in suburban Cook County.

Railroad crossings in Riverside closed temporarily for maintenance

The Village of Riverside has announced the temporary closure of railroad crossings at Longcommon Road and Delaplaine Road due to track maintenance work.

Western Springs hosts annual Gathering on the Green event

The annual Gathering on the Green event is set to take place on Friday, June 27, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can visit the Western Springs tent to engage with Village staff regarding current and upcoming infrastructure projects.

Rail crossings at Hollywood and Maple avenues closed overnight for maintenance