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Music on Grand returns to Brookfield after construction work

By West Cook News | Aug 6, 2025

The Village of Brookfield has announced the return of Music on Grand to downtown Brookfield later this month, following a period of streetscape construction on the 3700 block of Grand Boulevard.

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Illinois: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 owed $40.2 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 5, 2025

Oak Park Elementary School District 97's outstanding school debt reached $40.2 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $725,091 per student.

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Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students suspended 98 times in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 5, 2025

There were 98 incidents of students being suspended in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cicero police join statewide crackdown on speeding during July

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

The Cicero Police Department has announced a joint effort with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and over 200 local law enforcement agencies to address speeding across Illinois.

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HUD officials review Cicero's use of disaster recovery funds for flood prevention

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) toured stormwater infrastructure projects in Cicero, Illinois, as part of a visit led by Tom Tomschin, Executive Director of Housing for the Town of Cicero.

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Oak Park Police Department posts activity summaries and announces National Night Out celebration

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department published recent police activity summaries and promoted its National Night Out celebration in tweets dated August 4 and August 5, 2025.

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Cicero hosts barbecue to honor military families and veterans

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

Families of military members in Cicero gathered for a barbecue event at the Cicero Community Park, despite rainy weather.

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Community-wide mosquito control set for July 14 in Cicero

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

A community-wide mosquito control treatment is scheduled for Monday night, July 14.

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Cicero holds annual back-to-school health fair for students and families

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

The Cicero Health Department held its annual Back-to-School Health Fair to help local students get ready for the upcoming school year.

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Cicero distributes free carnival wristbands to over 1,000 children for annual festival

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

Families in Cicero gathered at 34th and Laramie starting at 10 a.m. to receive free carnival wristbands for their children, as part of an initiative organized by the Town of Cicero.

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Cicero Mustangs launch flag football season with support from President Larry Dominick

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

The Cicero Mustangs began their flag football season at Drexel Park, with Town President Larry Dominick present to mark the start of the games.

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Cicero holds annual Community Prayer Day emphasizing unity across faiths

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2025

Residents, religious leaders, and local officials gathered at the Cicero Community Center for the annual Community Prayer Day.

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Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 Report: Suspensions and an expulsion in Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 totaled 152 just in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 4, 2025

There were 152 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Illinois: Schiller Park School District 81 owed $46.3 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 4, 2025

Schiller Park School District 81 had the 20th highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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West Cook News publication area records 10 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By West Cook News | Aug 4, 2025

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

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Cicero School District 99 taxpayers faced $46.9 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 3, 2025

Cicero School District 99's outstanding school debt reached $46.9 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $548,093 per student.

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City of Countryside Police Pension Board met July 31

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 3, 2025

City of Countryside Police Pension Board met 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31

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Riverside School District 96 students suspended 6 times during 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 3, 2025

There were six incidents of students being suspended in Riverside School District 96 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Village of Westchester Village Board will meet Aug. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2025

Village of Westchester Village Board will meet Monday, Aug. 4

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Village of Western Springs Infrastructure Commission met July 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2025

Village of Western Springs Infrastructure Commission met Tuesday, July 29