Local Government Policy News

Government event this week in West Cook County: Aug. 17-23

By L. A. Tran | Aug 18, 2025

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

Western Springs releases Fall 2025 recreation activities brochure

By West Cook News | Aug 18, 2025

The Village of Western Springs has released its Fall 2025 Recreation Department Activities Brochure online.

Riverside offers native plants to residents replacing invasive species

By West Cook News | Aug 18, 2025

The Landscape Advisory Commission (LAC) has launched a native plant replacement program for Fall 2025 aimed at removing invasive species from private properties in Riverside.

Illinois: Westchester School District 92-5 owed $11.9 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 17, 2025

Westchester School District 92-5's outstanding school debt reached $11.9 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,141,140 per student.

Cicero holds free workshop to assist residents with property tax assessment appeals

By West Cook News | Aug 17, 2025

Cicero officials held a free property tax assessment appeal workshop to help residents understand and potentially lower their property tax bills.

Village of Forest Park Village Council met August 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, August 11

Village of Western Springs Properties and Recreation Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Western Springs Properties and Recreation Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

Village of Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

Village of Western Springs Finance Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Western Springs Finance Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

Village of Franklin Park Committee of the Whole Board of Trustees met Aug. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Franklin Park Committee of the Whole Board of Trustees met Thursday, Aug. 14

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met July 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, July 16

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, Aug. 11

City of Northlake Community Events and Affairs Commission met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

City of Northlake Community Events and Affairs Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 12

City of Countryside City Council met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 13

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 13

City of Berwyn City Council met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2025

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12

Home sales in Cook County in week ending Aug. 9

By R. M. Kim | Aug 16, 2025

There were 881 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois: LaGrange Highlands School District 106 owed $15.2 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 16, 2025

LaGrange Highlands School District 106 had the 58th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.