West Cook News

Town of Cicero schedules mosquito control treatment for July 14

By West Cook News | Jul 17, 2025

We will be conducting a community-wide adult mosquito control treatment on Monday night, July 14th.

Central Stickney School District 110 students suspended 8 times during 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 16, 2025

There were eight incidents of students being suspended in Central Stickney School District 110 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

How did home valuation prices perform in Cook County in May 2025, compared to May 2024?

By A. P. Brill | Jul 15, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $25,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 4.1%.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 during 2023-24 school year?

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 15, 2025

There were 186 incidents of students being suspended in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Jul 15, 2025

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

Live music event featuring Matt Martin Band at Veterans Park

By West Cook News | Jul 15, 2025

Keeping the summer fun going with another great night of live music at Veterans Park.

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on police activity and charity cycling event

By West Cook News | Jul 15, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department issued several updates between July 14-15, 2025, including new postings of police activity summaries and recognition of community involvement in the Cycle Across Illinois charity ride led by Sgt.

Students suspended 48 times just in 2023-24 school year in Hillside School District 93

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 14, 2025

There were 48 incidents of students being suspended just in Hillside School District 93 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across West Cook News publication area

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2025

Of the 8 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located across West Cook News publication area seven were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Government event this week in West Cook County: July 13-19

By L. A. Tran | Jul 14, 2025

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

Franklin Park School District 84 reports 70 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 13, 2025

There were 70 incidents of students being suspended just in Franklin Park School District 84 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.