West Cook News

Forest Park SD 91 elementary schools score below average in West Cook County despite highest spending per student

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 19, 2016

Standardized test scores for Forest Park SD 91 elementary schools were below the county average despite spending the most of any elementary school in West Cook County, according to a report by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Welch, primary opponent Harris speak out after budget address

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 17, 2016

House District 7 candidate Chris Harris, a Democrat from Chicago, was happy to hear Gov. Bruce Rauner emphasize the importance of programs such as child care during his fiscal year 2017 budget address on Wednesday.

Chris Harris: 'Illinois' leadership is failing its citizenry in every way'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 9, 2016

Chris Harris, who is running for state representative in the 7th District, recently called for immediate action to rectify Illinois' pension crisis, which has left the state employee pension fund $111 billion in the hole.

High property taxes threaten small businesses in Cook County

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 3, 2016

Many small businesses in Cook County are struggling under property taxes that are significantly higher than they are in surrounding counties.