West Cook News

La Grange residents petition against demolition of historic Jackson Square building

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 21, 2025

A historic building in La Grange's district, known for its classic facade and housing an antique mall, faces demolition to make way for a new condominium project.

IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: El Salvador robbery offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By West Cook News | Oct 21, 2025

Isaias Quintanilla Guzman, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador with convictions for two counts of felony robbery and issued a final order of removal on February 14, 2025, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

West Cook County's local government meeting today at 7 pm

By E. J. David | Oct 21, 2025

West Cook County Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 7 pm.

Cook County extends homeowner relief fund deadline and expands eligibility

By B. L. Wells | Oct 21, 2025

Cook County has announced changes to its Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at supporting households facing significant increases in property tax bills.

Metra proposes $1.1 billion budget for 2026 with fare increase and public hearings

By L. E. Silva | Oct 21, 2025

Metra has announced its proposed budget for 2026, totaling $1.1 billion.

River Forest responds after federal immigration enforcement targets local workers

By B. L. Wells | Oct 20, 2025

Federal immigration agents conducted enforcement actions in River Forest on October 20, targeting landscapers and contractors in the 500 and 600 blocks of Franklin Avenue.

Riverside seeks public input on plans for Turtle Park redesign

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 20, 2025

Riverside Parks and Recreation is seeking community input on the future design of Turtle Park.

IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexico disorderly conduct offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By West Cook News | Oct 20, 2025

Jose Patino Juarez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for disorderly conduct, arrested for assault, and with two pending charges of assault and obstructing justice, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Government event in West Cook County scheduled for Oct. 19-25

By L. A. Tran | Oct 20, 2025

The upcoming week in West Cook County includes this scheduled event.

Loyola Medicine earns recognition for excellence in fragility fracture patient care

By V. R. Peters | Oct 20, 2025

Loyola Medicine has been recognized for its efforts in improving care for patients with fragility fractures, a complication often linked to osteoporosis.

La Grange Police Department to host DEA Drug Take Back Day October 25

By A. H. Peralta | Oct 20, 2025

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold a nationwide event to collect unwanted, unused, and expired medications on Saturday, October 25, 2025.