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Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, May 20

Village of Bellwood Village Board met May 21

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, May 21

Proviso Township Board met May 21

Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, May 21

City of Northlake Finance and Rules Committee of the Whole met May 19

City of Northlake Finance and Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 19

City of Northlake City Council met May 19

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, May 19

First responders honored at annual Blue Mass ceremony in Berwyn

By West Cook News | May 24, 2025

In a ceremony held at St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, first responders were honored during the annual Blue Mass.

23.3% of Komarek School District 94 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.3% of the students in Komarek School District 94 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.9% of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Brookfield Village Hall closes for Memorial Day; VFW hosts ceremony

Brookfield Village Hall offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

Morton 201 Foundation awards scholarships at annual luncheon

The Morton 201 Foundation held its annual Pay It Forward Scholarship Luncheon on May 19 at Morton West High School.

Oak Park Police Department shares crime updates and prevention tips with residents

The Oak Park Police Department uses social media to keep residents informed about local crime trends and safety measures.

FOIA Request Sent to Village of Western Springs Regarding Email Keywords Search on May 23, 2025

FOIA Request to Village of Western Springs Regarding Email Keywords Search on May 23, 2025.

Test expectations: How many Lyons School District 103 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71.3% of Lyons School District 103 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

23.6% of Cicero School District 99 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.6% of the students in Cicero School District 99 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western Springs declares May 23 as Rugeley Day

In the late 1950s, Western Springs engaged in a program aimed at fostering international peace and understanding by pairing communities worldwide.

Lyons announces sale of vehicle stickers; deadline set for June 30

Vehicle stickers are now available for purchase in Lyons and must be displayed by Monday, June 30 to avoid late fees or citations.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Berwyn South School District 100 in 2023-24 school year?