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La Grange Citizen’s Council urges Village President Kuchler to end 60-40 liquor rule

By West Cook News reports | Jun 9, 2025

The La Grange Village Board will consider a proposal to adjust the village's 60/40 liquor-sales ratio for restaurants—a policy that limits alcohol sales to no more than 40% of a restaurant’s total revenue.

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Junior Chicago Cup fundraiser benefiting Helping Hand and ACE Grant Program to be held July 22-23

By West Cook News reports | Jun 3, 2025

Seventeen-year-old Sam Wilda is using his passion for golf to make a difference in his community.

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GOP activist Mueller: ‘Boys retain a physical advantage in muscle and size no matter if they cut off their penis’

By West Cook News reports | Apr 25, 2025

Following the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) announcement that it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning biological males from participating in female sports, critics including William Mueller have accused the organization of capitulating to “left-wing insanity” and endangering girls.

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Oak Park's Julian Middle School hosts cross-dressing show to benefit theatre program

By West Cook News reports | Apr 16, 2025

An upcoming fundraising event for the theatre program at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park is raising questions among parents and community members for featuring a drag show.

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Mellman and Gertz respond to anti-semitic flyer distributed at polls targeting Oak Park and River Forest High School race

By West Cook News reports | Apr 10, 2025

In response to an antisemitic flyer distributed at polling locations, Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRFHS) school board candidates Nate Mellman and Josh Gertz issued a joint statement condemning the flyer.

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Fenwick Friars take first place at State Regional math competition

By West Cook News reports | Feb 24, 2025

The Fenwick Friars took first place on Saturday at the Illinois Council Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) High School State Regional math competition hosted by Niles West, qualifying the 36-member team for the State Final competition in April 2025.

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Conference wins remain elusive for Fenwick Friar varsity girls basketball

By West Cook News reports | Jan 28, 2025

Fenwick Friar varsity girls basketball wrapped up their regular season with a 49 – 28 loss to conference opponent Montini Catholic last Thursday, cementing a 0-7 conference finish and third consecutive year at the bottom of the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference.

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Oak Park courts heroin users

By West Cook News reports | Jan 17, 2025

Heroin users worried about overdosing can worry less while shooting up in Oak Park.

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Mellman’s OPRF school board bid challenged over antisemitism allegations

By West Cook News reports | Dec 28, 2024

D200 Neighbors for a Fair School Board, a newly formed advocacy group, is opposing the candidacy of Nate Mellman for a seat on the Oak Park-River Forest (OPRF) School District 200 Board of Education.

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‘Commemorative Flags’: River Forest board of Trustees approves second flagpole at village hall

By West Cook News reports | Feb 13, 2024

The River Forest Board of Trustees approved construction of a second flagpole at Village Hall specifically for “commemorative flags” used to express “village-official sentiments,” according to a Feb. 12 memorandum.

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Illegal aliens arrested after robbing Oak Brook Macy's tell police they live in LaGrange Highlands

By West Cook News reports | Jan 25, 2024

Illegal immigrants are being housed in the Countryside area.

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Village of North Riverside president Mengoni: ‘The nature of the emergency is the threatened occurrence of unscheduled intercity buses making stops’

By West Cook News reports | Jan 10, 2024

Village of North Riverside President Joseph Mengoni has declared a state of emergency in response to the recent actions of bus operators and drivers making unscheduled and unpermitted intercity stops in neighboring Chicagoland suburbs.

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Western Springs’ Rudolph on illegal immigrants: ‘We are prepared to support their efforts to safely and efficiently board Chicago-bound trains’

By West Cook News reports | Jan 10, 2024

In the wake of the City of Chicago's recent ordinance regulating the arrival of buses carrying asylum-seeking migrants, Western Springs Village President Heidi Rudolph assures residents that the community is prepared for any potential influx.

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Cicero takes stand against unscheduled bus drop-offs of illegal immigrants

By West Cook News reports | Jan 2, 2024

In response to an overwhelming influx of unscheduled bus drop-offs of illegal immigrants at Metra stations, the city of Cicero has taken a decisive stance by passing an ordinance aimed at addressing the issue.

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Suburban police agencies address illegal immigrant drop-offs prompting concerns over resource allocation

By West Cook News reports | Dec 26, 2023

The Chicagoland area is grappling with an increase in busloads of illegal immigrants being dropped off in various municipalities, leading to concerns about the allocation of police resources.

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Oak Park’s Susan Buchanan defends Brandon Johnson illegal alien tent city plan

By West Cook News reports | Dec 7, 2023

Dr. Susan Buchanan, an associate professor at the University of Illinois – Chicago School of Public Health and Oak Park Trustee, took to the airwaves to back a proposed migrant tent city plan in Brighton Park, championed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, has been halted amid a finding of toxic materials in the site meant to house 2,000 illegal immigrants.

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‘Tree that has caused concern from members’ mysteriously set on fire at Riverside Country Club

By West Cook News reports | Nov 22, 2023

The Riverside Golf Club, home to one of the oldest and most historic golf courses in the country, is grappling with an act of vandalism as a strategic tree on hole 10 was intentionally set on fire this week, according to a statement from the club's director, Jay Dalicandro.

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River Forest District 90 curriculum chief resigns, again

By West Cook News reports | Nov 20, 2023

River Forest District 90 is set to approve the resignation of Alison Hawley, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, according to a Nov. 20, board of education meeting agenda.

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GOP activist William Mueller: DEI ‘designed to destroy merit and create a victim class’

By West Cook News reports | Nov 16, 2023

GOP activist William Mueller and other Cook County residents are pushing back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, noting the hyper-politicization of such policies.

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One charged in stabbing at Proviso West High School that prompted lockdown

By West Cook News reports | Nov 15, 2023

Schools were locked down Tuesday after a student was stabbed at Proviso West High School.