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Moroney launches campaign for Oak Park Village President

By West Cook News reports | Nov 30, 2020

Village of Oak Park Trustee Dan Moroney has announced his bid for Oak Park Village president.

Flashback: Rep. Welch accused of domestic battery in 2002

By West Cook News reports | Nov 27, 2020

Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside) is the Committee Chairman overseeing the investigation into ComEd matters.

Cicero elections judge accuses fellow Democrats of election fraud

By West Cook News reports | Nov 18, 2020

A Democratic elections judge is accusing poll workers of election fraud and directly discriminating against GOP ballots at an elections facility in Cicero.

Flashback: Oak Park tech consultant McDermott once vouched for controversial Hugo Chavez-backed election equipment

By West Cook News reports | Nov 17, 2020

An Oak Park tech consultant previously vouched for a voting device that was controversial, and supported by Hugo Chavez.

Fenwick’s Wiktor signs with North Carolina State golf program

By West Cook News reports | Nov 12, 2020

Jake Wiktor signed with North Carolina State University's golf squad on National Signing Day.

George’s Restaurant in Oak Park will stay open, defy Pritzker’s orders

By West Cook News reports | Oct 31, 2020

A growing number of restaurants throughout Illinois have opted to defy Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s orders mandating they shutter indoor dining service.

Condon shuts down District 90 after only one day of in-person instruction

By West Cook News reports | Oct 28, 2020

Disappointed students and parents are returning to remote instruction after River Forest Public Schools shut down in-school learning after only one day.

Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By West Cook News reports | Oct 22, 2018

Dominican University ranked No. 13 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a West Cook News analysis of college sports participation.

7.8 percent of borrowers default on student loans in Illinois

By West Cook News reports | Oct 15, 2018

Dominican University and Concordia University were among four-year schools in Illinois to report the highest rates of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education.