Local Government Policy News

Cicero partners with Senator Cervantes for back-to-school fair benefiting local families

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2025

Hundreds of families gathered at the Early Childhood Center in Cicero for a back-to-school fair organized by State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes in partnership with the Town of Cicero and President Larry Dominick.

Illinois Tollway announces long-term ramp closures at Ogden Avenue/I-294 interchange

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2025

The Illinois Tollway has announced that two ramps at the Ogden Avenue and I-294 interchange will be closed for extended periods starting in August and September.

Prairie State Taxes: Oak Park residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for June

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 12, 2025

Oak Park residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

14 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry across West Cook News publication area during 2024

By West Cook News | Aug 11, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers across West Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Berwyn South School District 100 had $16.8 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 11, 2025

Berwyn South School District 100's outstanding school debt reached $16.8 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $559,039 per student.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 39 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Aug. 23

By A. J. Gale | Aug 11, 2025

There were 39 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.

Music in the Park finale scheduled at Veterans Park on August 13

By West Cook News | Aug 11, 2025

The Village of Lyons will hold its final Music in the Park event for the season on Wednesday, August 13, at Veterans Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will feature live music by FUZE Band.

Entertainment event this week in West Cook County: Aug. 10-16

By E. S. Schneider | Aug 10, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in West Cook County this week.

La Grange School District 102 had $20.9 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 10, 2025

La Grange School District 102 had the 47th highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.