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In the 2023-24 school year, 40.6% of Riverside School District 96 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Countryside residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

Countryside residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Q3: Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 627 inmates sentenced in Cook County

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 627 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Cook County during the third quarter of 2025.

2024: Franklin Park School District 84 administrators rank 158th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Franklin Park School District 84 earn an average of $131,815 per year, ranking 158th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during July?

There are 233 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from jail in July.

Test expectations: How many Oak Park Elementary School District 97 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | Jun 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.9% of Oak Park Elementary School District 97 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Proviso Township High School District 209 administrators rank 156th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 11, 2025

Administrators in Proviso Township High School District 209 earn an average of $132,039 per year, ranking 156th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Melrose Park responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during April

By West Cook News | Jun 11, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid just over $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in April.

In 2023-24 school year, 47.2% of La Grange School District 102 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.2% of La Grange School District 102 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Central Stickney School District 110 administrators rank 151st highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Central Stickney School District 110 earn an average of $132,915 per year, ranking 151st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cicero welcomes Dripping Sticks with grand opening celebration

A new dessert shop has opened its doors in Cicero, Illinois.

Riverside extends green energy program amid rising ComEd rates

ComEd's electricity rates have increased, but those enrolled in Riverside's 100% green energy program will pay less than the current ComEd rate.

La Grange Citizen’s Council urges Village President Kuchler to end 60-40 liquor rule

By West Cook News reports | Jun 9, 2025

The La Grange Village Board will consider a proposal to adjust the village's 60/40 liquor-sales ratio for restaurants—a policy that limits alcohol sales to no more than 40% of a restaurant’s total revenue.

How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry were approved in West Cook News publication area during 2024?

Of the 30 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across West Cook News publication area 28 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

2024: La Grange School District 102 administrators rank 129th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in La Grange School District 102 earn an average of $135,684 per year, ranking 129th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Forest Park School District 91 administrators rank 113th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Forest Park School District 91 earn an average of $138,311 per year, ranking 113th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many River Grove School District 85-5 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.3% of River Grove School District 85-5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Sidewalk and asphalt repairs scheduled in the Village for June

Murphy Paving is set to commence the repair and replacement of previously identified sidewalk sections in the Village.

Brookfield Beautification Commission seeks garden nominations for June 2025 contest