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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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Illegal immigrants now being housed at Carleton of Oak Park Hotel

By West Cook News reports | Nov 13, 2023

The Village of Oak Park has secured temporary housing for 160 illegal immigrants, relocating them from two local churches to the Carleton of Oak Park Hotel and West Cook YMCA.

Good Shepherd focus of police complaints over illegal immigrant behavior

By West Cook News reports | Nov 9, 2023

Concerns have been raised about the behavior of the illegal immigrants seeking shelter at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Oak Park.

Oak Parker calls for donations to help for illegal immigrant ‘new neighbors’ living in village

By West Cook News reports | Oct 18, 2023

Lisa Biehler Desai is calling for donations to help for illegal immigrant “new neighbors” living in the village.

Porfirio signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

By West Cook News reports | Oct 12, 2023

State Sen. Mike Porfirio (D-LaGrange) signed a letter along with Democrat colleagues in the state house noting the attack from Hamas on Israeli civilians stemmed from “inequality.”

Hernandez signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

By West Cook News reports | Oct 12, 2023

State Rep. Norma Hernandez (D-Melrose Park) signed a letter along with Democrat colleagues in the state house noting the attack from Hamas on Israeli civilians stemmed from “inequality.”

Will Speaker Welch override Pritzker’s veto, risking another 'sweetheart deal' amid scandal fallout?

By West Cook News reports | Sep 15, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently issued an amendatory veto to HB 3445, an energy omnibus bill, with specific recommendations to eliminate a section that would have granted Ameren Illinois the "right of first refusal" for transmission line construction in Illinois.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

River Forest District 90 curriculum chief resigns, again

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

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

Illegal immigrants now being housed at Carleton of Oak Park Hotel

Good Shepherd focus of police complaints over illegal immigrant behavior

Oak Parker calls for donations to help for illegal immigrant ‘new neighbors’ living in village

Porfirio signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

Hernandez signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

Will Speaker Welch override Pritzker’s veto, risking another 'sweetheart deal' amid scandal fallout?

Dominican University: Stars Win in the 9th

Triton College will host Triton Troupers Circus (Matinee Performance) on April 1

Dr. Neal Rubin to receive award from APA’s Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology

In Recognition of Earth Day Cook County and South Suburban College Announce Creation of Household Hazardous Waste Facility to Open in 2025

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