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The Western Spring Police Department (WSPD) has initiated a traffic enforcement campaign aimed at ensuring safety during the holiday period.

Kyla Williams Tate honored as 2025 digital equity champion by NDIA

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has announced Kyla Williams Tate, the Digital Equity Director for Cook County Government, as a 2025 Digital Equity Champion.

Oak Park Police Department shares resources and updates on local crime activities

In recent posts dated May 20 and May 21, the Oak Park Police Department shared valuable resources including a Crime Tip Hot Line and updates on local police activities and crime mapping.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24.

Did Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.7% of the students in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many H-1B petitions made by employers in West Cook News publication area were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 97.4% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the West Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2023-24 school year, 73.4% of Rhodes School District 84-5 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.4% of Rhodes School District 84-5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

West Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Tower Trot returns for its 48th year with races this Saturday

The 48th annual Tower Trot is set to take place this Saturday, May 24.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 23?

This former West Cook News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, May 23.

In 2023-24 school year, 73.6% of River Grove School District 85-5 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.6% of River Grove School District 85-5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Schiller Park School District 81 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.5% of the students in Schiller Park School District 81 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Government event this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this week.

Public Works Week celebrates contributions with theme "People, Purpose, Presence

National Public Works Week is being observed from May 18 to May 24, 2025.

Village Board sees new trustee and re-elections

Newly-elected Trustee Karen Martin took her oath of office at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on May 19.

National EMS Week celebrates frontline lifesavers from May 18-24

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, taking place from May 18 to May 24, 2025, is an occasion to honor the commitment of those who deliver essential lifesaving services on the frontlines.

Village sets date for annual household clean-up event

The Village has announced that its Annual Household Clean-Up Day will take place on Saturday, June 7.

Family & kids events this week in West Cook County: May 18-24