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.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has appointed Alexander Joves as the new executive director of the Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS).
The Office of Equity and Student Success at Oak Park and River Forest High School will host the "PLACES & FACES: People You Should Know to Help our Community Grow" event on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
On September 11, residents of River Forest reported that two individuals were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier in the day.
President Larry Dominick attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Alexander’s Restaurant in Stickney, highlighting the significance of supporting local businesses in neighboring areas. “Every new business that opens its doors is a sign of growth...
Cook County officials are urging residents to take safety precautions as several major events are scheduled in Chicago and surrounding areas this weekend and into next week.
First Avenue will be closed to traffic from Ogden Avenue to just south of the Forest Avenue/Ridgewood Road intersection beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 15 and continuing until 5 p.m. on Monday, September 22.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has approved a road closure on First Avenue (IL Route 171) for the week of September 15 to September 22, following a request from Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad.