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Harmon, Welch mark ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By West Cook News Report | Dec 31, 2023

Illinois State Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) and Illinois State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillside) both this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

Chicago seniors program at Amundsen Park relocated amid housing plan for migrants, GOP demands reversal

By West Cook News Report | Oct 20, 2023

In a move that has ignited controversy and sparked sharp criticism from Republicans, the Democratic leadership in Chicago has displaced local seniors to accommodate housing for migrants at Amundsen Park on the city’s West Side.

Oak Park Scanner: ‘Last week Courageous Bakery finally had enough asking police to arrest her. Latonia Lawson’

By West Cook News Report | Oct 5, 2023

Fifty-four-year-old Maywood resident Latonia Lawson has garnered a rather dubious reputation for her frequent interactions with local businesses, earning her the nickname “super 96” due to the relentless issuance of trespass warnings.

Weyermuller: 'Amundsen Park community meeting with about 500 in attendance to discuss housing hundreds of migrants in this Chicago park district gym'

By West Cook News Report | Oct 4, 2023

A recent proposal to convert Amundsen Park in North Austin into a migrant shelter has ignited controversy within the community.

Oak Park Scanner: ‘Six robberies and violent attacks on residents and workers on the north side of Oak Park’

By West Cook News Report | Sep 28, 2023

In a series of early morning incidents on Sunday, Sept. 24 a group of armed offenders, involving 4-5 black males, targeted victims in various locations in Oak Park.

Oak Park and River Forest High School: ‘You do not want to miss the Rainbow Celebration for LGBTQ+ students and families’

By West Cook News Report | Sep 27, 2023

A “Rainbow Celebration” is being planned for Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Politics before education in River Forest District 90 - board members dismiss responsibility to protect debunked curriculum

By West Cook News Report | Sep 15, 2023

Removing a discredited reading and writing curriculum from administrator consideration “goes beyond our responsibility” and “would be interfering with the work.”

River Forest Public Library promotes the queer book When Franny Stands Up in community-wide book read – some wonder why

By West Cook News Report | Sep 13, 2023

Over the summer River Forest Public Library promoted a community book read of the sexually explicit When Franny Stands Up.

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Mueller: ‘He should never even had the opportunity to apply’

By West Cook News Report | Sep 5, 2023

GOP activist William Mueller is castigating the Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C over its hiring of an art teacher accused who has been accused of making several disturbing posts on social media.

Curran: "In 1919, Illinois became the FIRST state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, finally empowering women with the right to vote in all elections."

By West Cook News Report | Aug 28, 2023

In an Aug. 26 Facebook post, Sen. John F. Curran acknowledged Women's Equality Day. This was the 52nd commemoration and the 103rd anniversary of women getting the right to vote.

Curran: "The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus unanimously voted for HB 2189 to help cap the cost of insulin for high-risk diabetics. "

By West Cook News Report | Aug 11, 2023

In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Sen. John F. Curran announced that Illinois diabetics would see the cost of their insulin capped. Legislators took up the cause after other states have moved to cap the cost of insulin.

Welch: "On this day in 1786, U.S. Congress officially adopted the dollar as our official form of national currency."

By West Cook News Report | Aug 9, 2023

The dollar has been around long enough that people don’t question it as currency. According to a Facebook post by Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Aug. 8 is “National Dollar Day.”

Mah: 'Claim your $50 seed money and start your child's account today'

By West Cook News Report | Aug 7, 2023

Saving for college can be a struggle for any family, but State Treasurer Michael Frehrich’s office wants to make it a little easier, according to an Aug. 3 Facebook post from Rep. Theresa Mah. She said in the post that Illinois families can get $50 to start a college fund for their children.

Sen. Lewis: 'Events like these that connect residents with their local police officers in low-key, non-emergency settings build important relationships'

By West Cook News Report | Aug 4, 2023

Senator Seth Lewis and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro took part in National Night Out events in Itasca, Bloomingdale and Carol Stream on August 1 and 2.

Ford: 'Heavy storms in July have left thousands of Chicagoans with flooded basements'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 23, 2023

On July 20, Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) tweeted about the heavy storms that residents of Chicago have had to experience this month.

Illinois Representative Ford: 'Ilinois set to become first state to eliminate cash bail, now all eyes must be on “Judges”'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 21, 2023

This week, Le Shawn K. Ford, Representative for District 8 of Illinois, took to social media to state that Illinois is set to become the first state to eliminate cash bail.

Pritzker: New license law 'a significant step in eliminating the barriers to opportunity'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on June 30 signed into law a bill that allows immigrants to apply for a standardized Illinois drivers license, regardless of their immigration status. The four-year standard licenses will replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) and serve as a valid form of identification.

Pritzker boasts, 'hate and discrimination have no place in this state' after Illinois named to replace Florida as ASCP host

By West Cook News Report | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took to Twitter to extol the virtues of the state after it was tapped to replace Florida as host venue of the upcoming Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) conference this fall.

Pritzker appoints Coleman as Chief Diversity Officer, touts her 'wealth of experience and accomplishments'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker installed Atiera Coleman, Ph.D. as Chief Diversity Officer of his administration on July 1.

Garcia: 'I also support an immediate state emergency declaration and long-term infrastructure investments'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 6, U.S. Rep. Jesus Garcia (D-Chicago) tweeted that he wrote a letter to Gov. Pritzker asking for financial help after the severe weather that occurred in Cook County on July 2.

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