West Cook News

Cook County commissioner Morrison seeks investigation into Broadview’s $44 million deficit, missing audits

By West Cook News reports | Oct 23, 2025

Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison is calling for a full investigation into Broadview’s finances, citing a $44 million unrestricted net deficit, growing liabilities, and the village’s failure to release audited financial statements since April 2022.

Broadview Police Chief Mills accused of training, compliance failures while targeting federal ICE agents

By West Cook News reports | Oct 22, 2025

A former law enforcement official has come forward with allegations that Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills failed to complete both mandatory firearms training and required administrative reporting as the Chief faces heightened scrutiny for targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Ted Dabrowski calls for accountability over low test scores, high taxes in Palatine CCSD 15

By West Cook News reports | Oct 8, 2025

Ted Dabrowski announced in a public statement that he visited Palatine to call for greater accountability from officials over low academic performance in Community Consolidated School District 15 and rising local property taxes.

League of American Workers Founder: ‘This is what lawlessness under J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson looks like’

By West Cook News reports | Oct 3, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem being blocked from entering a public building in Broadview is an example of “lawlessness under J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson.”

From South Cook News

Del Mar questions Broadview mayor’s response to ICE protests: ‘Why isn’t she sending the Broadview Police Department in?’

By West Cook News reports | 1 month ago

Aaron Del Mar, lieutenant governor candidate and chairman of the Cook County Republican Party, questioned Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson’s handling of recent protests at the Broadview ICE Processing Center, citing what he described as a failure to maintain public safety and support law enforcement.

From Chicago City Wire

Newsome says ICE protest organizers provided food, protective gear and legal services in 'concession stand' setup at violent demonstration

By West Cook News reports | 1 month ago

Days after the deadly shooting at an United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, more than 200 protesters gathered at the Broadview ICE Processing Center where they blocked entrances and chanted “arrest ICE," "shoot ICE” and “kill ICE."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.