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Board of Education discusses vending machine contract for Riverside Brookfield High School

By West Cook News Report | Feb 26, 2023

The Township High School District 208 Board of Education has recommended renewing its contract for vending machine services at Riverside Brookfield High School.

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Illinois governor: 'Our budgets are built on a solid foundation'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 25, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois has earmarked additional funding for education and child care as part of his $49.6 billion budget proposal.

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Pritzker calls out Desantis for 'pushing censorship' during State of the State address

By West Cook News Report | Feb 25, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois reserved a special mention in his State of the State Address Feb. 15 to blast what he called “demagogues who are pushing censorship."

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Pritzker looks to increase access to groceries; 'It's time we return to a tried and true model'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 25, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has included funding for a new initiative in the state's budget that aims to expand access to food and eliminate food deserts across the Prairie State.

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Brookfield Fire Chief Adams: ‘Chad has been a welcome addition to the fire department family’

By West Cook News Report | Feb 23, 2023

Brookfield Fire Chief Jim Adams officially welcomed Chad Davis as a new first responder to the community during the village’s recent board meeting.

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Oak Park & River Forest High School to hold Black Professionals Day: 'The goal is to provide post-secondary options, pathways, and connections for OPRF students'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 22, 2023

Oak Park & River Forest High School will hold Black Professionals Days” Wednesday, Feb. 23

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Proft: ‘It’s become so pronounced at Oak Park River Forest, the violence’

By West Cook News Report | Feb 22, 2023

Chicago’s Morning Answer radio host Dan Proft said the culture of Oak Park and River forest High School has led to outbreaks of uncontrolled violence.

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Pritzker on abortion rights: 'People come to Illinois to exercise what are their fundamental rights'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 20, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is one of two Democratic state leaders now pledging to defend access to abortion procedures while pushing the federal government to do more.

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Norridge School District discusses tuition, fees for upcoming year: 'We need to take this 15% increase'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 17, 2023

The Norridge School District Board of Education discussed tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 school year during a recent meeting.

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Deuter: ‘This report recognizes the changing nature of fire service and provides for a more efficient response’

By West Cook News Report | Feb 17, 2023

The Elmhurst City Council at its February meeting heard about the reasons justifying adding to the fire department’s equipment inventory by purchasing a rescue vehicle.

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Burr Ridge Village board member: 'By reconfiguring this parking lot, we are giving them some accommodations by allowing landscape islands to be eliminated'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 16, 2023

The Village of Burr Ridge met on Jan. 23 to discuss a proposed change to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab parking facilities, approving some changes and denying other additional spaces that were requested.

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Pritzker on College Board change of African American studies framework: 'There are still significant issues'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 15, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is demanding answers from the College Board about its reasoning for changing the final framework of a new advanced placement course in African American studies after it had been publicly criticized by Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Feb. 2.

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Former Police Chief Weitzel: ‘What is being done to stop fights at Oak Park and River Forest High School?’

By West Cook News Report | Feb 15, 2023

Retired former Riverside police chief Thomas Weitzel is criticizing the oak Park River Forest School Board for not doing enough to combat school violence.

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Pro socialism: Davis approves ‘socialist policies in the United States’

By West Cook News Report | Feb 9, 2023

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) voted “no” on a resolution denouncing socialism.

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Grasso on proposed development plans: 'It is for an industrial development in what should be probably a residential development'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 8, 2023

The Village of Burr Ridge Board weighed development plans while taking input from the community and Mayor Gary Grasso at a recent meeting.

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Lightfoot: Potential ComEd deal 'a big win for Chicago'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 6, 2023

A proposed deal between the City of Chicago and electricity company Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) brokered by Mayor Lori Lighftoow was blocked from advancing during a city council meeting held on Wednesday

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Numerous instances of sexual abuse discovered in Chicago schools: ‘Above all, the left is sexually corrupt and they are liars’

By West Cook News Report | Feb 2, 2023

GOP activist William Mueller voiced out he is not surprised by a report finding numerous instances of sexual abuse in Chicago Public Schools.

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Chicago's Lightfoot backs embattled police superintendent during debate: 'I stand by him'

By West Cook News Report | Feb 1, 2023

Incumbent Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot repeatedly sparred with her challengers as she defended her record on crime during a recent candidate debate.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School to implement College Board’s AP African American Studies Curriculum

By West Cook News Report | Jan 27, 2023

Oak Park & River Forest High School Superintendent Greg Johnson announced Thursday OPRF will adopt in 2023/2024 an AP African American Studies curriculum just released by the College Board.

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Brookfield manager Wiberg on necessary sewer work: 'This was an unforeseen condition'

By West Cook News Report | Jan 25, 2023

The village board of Brookfield deals with some additional issues with a construction project.