West Cook News

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Public Library Finance Committee discussed the library's capital and operating reserves.

River Forest Library Board OKs plans for carpeting, roof renovations

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Public Library Board green-lighted carpeting and entryway-roof renovation projects.

Lindop District 92 Board discusses sensitive student issues

At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board held a closed session to address sensitive issues involving individual students.

Inaugural District 209 Bilingual Parents Council meeting set

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Bilingual Parents Advisory Council will at its first meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy in the Student Cafeteria.

Hillside School District 93 Board to discuss professional ethics

By West Cook News | Aug 17, 2016

The Hillside School District 93 Board will hold a closed session to discuss a sensitive issue involving professional ethics at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee receives Corporate Fund Analysis

By West Cook News | Aug 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Finance Committee received and filed the Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure.

Forest Preserve District Board's Finance Subcommittee on Litigation to settle claim

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners' Finance Subcommittee on Litigation approved a settlement of an insurance claim against the district.

Forest Park City Council considers joining Drug Take Back Program

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park City Council considered participating in a Prescription Drug Take Back Program with the county.

Bellwood trustees consider loosening zoning laws for opening gas stations

The Bellwood Board of Trustees will consider loosening zoning requirements for opening gas stations at its next meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Western Springs puts bond-issue item on ballot to fund road work

Western Springs recently announced that a bond-issue measure to fund road infrastructure improvements will be on the November ballot.

Elmwood Park trustees consider green-lighting Traffic Committee wish list

At a recent meeting, the Elmwood Park Board of Trustees considered approving recommendations from the Traffic and Safety Committee.

Judge rules against effort to keep Leef off of November ballot

By Karen Kidd | Aug 16, 2016

The congressional bid of a River Forest physician received a boost recently from a federal judge's decision that Chicago's Board of Elections couldn't keep him off of the November ballot.

Leef has questions for opponent Davis about CSU's financial woes

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 16, 2016

Chicago radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Leef, the Republican candidate running for the 7th District U.S. House seat, wouldn’t mind asking his opponent a few pressing questions about why Chicago State University (CSU) is in such dire financial straits.

Forest Preserve District Workers' Comp Committee OKs course of action on claim case

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Forest Preserves District's Workers' Compensation Committee accepted a recommendation by the Legal Department concerning a claim case.

Cook County Forest Preserves District Rules Committee OKs Journal of Proceedings

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Forest Preserves District Rules Committee approved the Journal of Proceedings.

River Forest Village Board amends Madison Street redevelopment plan

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board approved amendments to the proposed Madison Street Targeted Investment Pilot (TIP) District Redevelopment project.

Elmwood Park Village Board passed an ordinance to regulate fire pits

At a recent meeting, the Elmwood Park Village Board considered an ordinance to empower the village to regulate the use of fire pits.

Oak Park-River Forest District 200 Board unveils new Code of Conduct

At a recent meeting, the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board presented the new district Code of Conduct.

Elmwood Park Village Board considers property-tax levy measure