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Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 10, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 5

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Recent Cook County home sales in week ending Aug. 2

By R. M. Kim | Aug 9, 2025

There were 553 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Debt in Komarek School District 94 hit $23.2 million in fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 9, 2025

Komarek School District 94's outstanding school debt reached $23.2 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $4,410,310 per student.

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Westchester School District 92-5 students suspended 57 times during 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 9, 2025

There were 57 incidents of students being suspended just in Westchester School District 92-5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cicero hosts bingo night for seniors during National Night Out celebration

By West Cook News | Aug 9, 2025

Seniors in Cicero gathered at the Cicero Community Center for a Bingo night as part of the annual National Night Out event.

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Debt in Lyons Township High School District 204 hit $24.7 million in fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 8, 2025

Lyons Township High School District 204 had the 39th 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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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Proviso Township High School District 209 during 2023-24 school year?

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 8, 2025

There were 123 incidents of students being suspended in Proviso Township High School District 209 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cicero marks nearly two decades of National Night Out participation

By West Cook News | Aug 8, 2025

Cicero residents gathered on August 5 to mark the annual National Night Out, an event designed to foster relationships between the community and public safety officials.

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Cicero hosts annual back-to-school fair providing supplies and announcing new school projects

By West Cook News | Aug 8, 2025

Cicero families gathered for the annual Back to School Fair, an event organized by the Town of Cicero in partnership with District 99 and the Department of Special Events.

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Oak Park Police Department issues reminders on bicycle laws and community updates

By West Cook News | Aug 8, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department issued several public notices via social media between August 7-8, 2025.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Bellwood School District 88’s outstanding debt hit $31 million

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 7, 2025

Bellwood School District 88's outstanding school debt reached $31 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,597,020 per student.

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Students suspended 30 times in 2023-24 school year in Schiller Park School District 81

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 7, 2025

There were 30 incidents of students being suspended in Schiller Park School District 81 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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La Grange and Western Springs police cooperate following incident at Mariano’s

By West Cook News | Aug 7, 2025

On August 6, police responded to an incident reported in La Grange that led to an investigation at Mariano's. The La Grange Police Department conducted the investigation and later located the suspect in Western Springs.

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Mosquito abatement district schedules spraying in Western Springs due to West Nile concerns

By West Cook News | Aug 7, 2025

Adult mosquito control measures are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, August 7, in several communities including Western Springs.

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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on police activity and National Night Out

By West Cook News | Aug 7, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department issued updates regarding recent police activities and thanked participants in its National Night Out celebration in early August 2025.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95’s outstanding debt hit $36 million

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 6, 2025

Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 had the 29th 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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Week ending Aug. 16: 54 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from prison

By A. J. Gale | Aug 6, 2025

There were 54 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

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Komarek School District 94 reports 9 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 6, 2025

There were nine incidents of students being suspended in Komarek School District 94 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School proposes later start for construction in new school year

By West Cook News | Aug 6, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School is proposing a later start to the 2026-2027 academic year due to ongoing construction related to Project 2.

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Chicago and Cook County issue disaster proclamations after late July flooding

By West Cook News | Aug 6, 2025

City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have issued disaster proclamations following flooding that occurred from July 25 to July 28.