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Mobile DMV event scheduled for October 2 at Grand Avenue Community Center

By B. L. Wells | Sep 23, 2025

A mobile DMV event is scheduled to take place at the Grand Avenue Community Center on Thursday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

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West Central Consolidated Communications launches Text-to-911 emergency messaging

By L. E. Silva | Sep 23, 2025

West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) has introduced a new Text-to-911 service, allowing residents in Riverside, Brookfield, North Riverside, and McCook to send text messages directly to 911 during emergencies.

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Tour de Proviso returns with Oak Park hosting annual community bike ride

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 23, 2025

Residents of Proviso Township and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the Sixth Annual Tour de Proviso, scheduled for Saturday, October 4.

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Village of Western Springs schedules Styrofoam collection and shred event for October 4

By L. E. Silva | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Western Springs will hold its regular Styrofoam collection and a special shred event on Saturday, October 4.

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Cook County names Alexander Joves as new emergency management executive director

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 22, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has appointed Alexander Joves as the new executive director of the Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS).

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Week ending Oct. 4: 45 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. J. Gale | Sep 22, 2025

There were 45 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Final paving on Brookfield Avenue set for September 23–24

By B. L. Wells | Sep 22, 2025

Final paving work on Brookfield Avenue, part of the Grand Boulevard/Brookfield Avenue Street Improvement Project, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 23 and continue through Wednesday, September 24.

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Cook County launches free advisory program for local cannabis entrepreneurs

By B. L. Wells | Sep 22, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the launch of CannaBiz Pathways, a free advising program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

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Village of Forest Park Village Council met Sep. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, Sep. 22

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Village of Brookfield Village Board met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Sept. 22

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 22

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Entertainment event this week in West Cook County: Sept. 21-27

By E. S. Schneider | Sep 21, 2025

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

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City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met September 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met 6 p.m. Thursday, September 18

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Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Aug. 25

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 25

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Ten OPRF seniors named as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

By L. E. Silva | Sep 20, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School has announced that 10 seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for the 2026 program.

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Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 20

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Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 17