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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

Cook County named visionary trailblazer by National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Cook County has been acknowledged by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) as a 2024 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for the second consecutive year.

Brookfield Village Hall closed for MLK Day; emergency contacts provided

Brookfield Village Hall offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Village hosts virtual open house on $45 million infrastructure referendum

Residents of the Village will have an opportunity to participate in a virtual open house regarding the upcoming referendum on Thursday, January 23, at 5:30 pm.

Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20.

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.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Hillside School District 93 in 2022-23 school year?

By West Cook News | Jan 16, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 11.7% of the students in Hillside School District 93 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cicero secures $96 million HUD grant for flood mitigation efforts

By West Cook News | Jan 16, 2025

Officials and residents of Cicero, Illinois, expressed their gratitude to President Larry Dominick for securing a $96 million federal grant to address rainwater flood concerns.

Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19?

By West Cook News | Jan 16, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Lyons School District 103: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 12.1% of the students in Lyons School District 103 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County opens applications for transport and community development grants

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the opening of applications for the Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) Invest in Cook grant program.

Brookfield Shops hosts virtual info session on January 21

The Brookfield Shops at Progress Park will hold its third information session on January 21, 2025.

Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Jan. 18?

At least 44 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County are set to be released from jail in the week ending Jan. 18.

Cook County home prices rose in November 2024 compared to November 2023

In November 2024, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $30,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 12.3%.

Prairie State sales taxes: Melrose Park residents paid 45th-largest sum in October 2024

Melrose Park residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per municipality in October 2024.

Bellwood School District 88: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 12.6% of the students in Bellwood School District 88 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 new registered sex offender living in Hancock County in Q4 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Hancock County as of the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

CMAP seeks resident input for Safe Travel for All initiative

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is reaching out to residents to gather their input on traffic safety concerns as part of the Safe Travel for All initiative.

Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17?