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Forest Park Fire and Police Commission to review job candidates

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Forest Park Fire & Police Commission will hold a special meeting 3 p.m. Friday at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave., to discuss candidate testing and hiring, along with other related issues.

85.1 percent of Grant Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 31, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Grant Elementary School scored a passing rate of 14.9 percent and a failure rate of 85.1 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

66.5 percent of McKinley Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 31, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at McKinley Elementary School scored a passing rate of 66.5 percent and a failure rate of 33.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

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Proviso District 209 Board, Oversight Panel to discuss 5-year financial plan

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 30, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board and the Financial Oversight Panel will hold a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, to discuss the district's five-year financial plan.

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Lindop school board OKs Crisis Plan, 2016-17 district calendar

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 30, 2016

The Lindop School District 92 Board approved the Lindop Crisis Plan recently during a special meeting

63.4 percent of Lincoln Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 30, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Lincoln Elementary School scored a passing rate of 36.6 percent and a failure rate of 63.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

67.4 percent of Lincoln Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 30, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Lincoln Elementary School scored a passing rate of 32.6 percent and a failure rate of 67.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

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Maywood trustees to hold budget, workers' comp workshop meetings

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Maywood Village Board is holding public workshops this week to address fiscal and workers' compensation issues.

85.7 percent of Garfield Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Garfield Elementary School scored a passing rate of 14.3 percent and a failure rate of 85.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

74.1 percent of Hillside Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Hillside Elementary School scored a passing rate of 25.9 percent and a failure rate of 74.1 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

79.8 percent of Lexington Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Lexington Elementary School scored a passing rate of 20.2 percent and a failure rate of 79.8 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam. year 2015.

78.5 percent of Lindop Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Lindop Elementary School scored a passing rate of 21.5 percent and a failure rate of 78.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

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Forest Park Board to discuss Alley Improvement Program details

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 28, 2016

The Forest Park Village Board is expected to approve specifications and put out the call for contract bids for the 2016 Alley Improvement Program at its next meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Lower Level of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave.

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Maywood considers playground equipment, police car, computer purchases

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 28, 2016

Playground products, police cars and policy matters topped the agenda at Maywood’s recent Legal, License and Ordinance Committee meeting.

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Proviso High School District 209 launches Facebook, Twitter accounts

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 28, 2016

Proviso Township High School District 209 parents, students, teachers and staffers now can more easily stay connected and informed through the district's new Facebook page and Twitter account.

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Oak Park/River Forest school board discusses homeless, concussion issues

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 28, 2016

From bookstore and booster club business to contracts and concussion policy, the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board addressed issues at a meeting late last week.

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Cook County zoning board OKs parking permit, fence-height variance

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2016

Cook County’s Zoning and Building Committee considered requests for special-use permits and variances at a recent meeting.

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Cook County Board president names new chief of staff

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | Mar 25, 2016

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said this week that Brian Hamer has been appointed her new chief of staff.

80.6 percent of Field Stevenson Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 25, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Field Stevenson Elementary School scored a passing rate of 19.4 percent and a failure rate of 80.6 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

90.3 percent of Proviso West High students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 25, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Proviso West High School scored a passing rate of 9.7 percent and a failure rate of 90.3 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.