March, 2016 | West Cook News

Forest Park trustees to consider seeking bids for 2016 Alley Improvement Program

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | Mar 24, 2016

The Forest Park Village Board will discuss a resolution to authorize the advertising of bids for the 2016 Alley Improvement Program at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the Lower Level of Village Hall.

Bellwood library board trustee sees nothing 'special' about midday meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 24, 2016

An 11:30 a.m. weekday meeting time became the focus of a recent Bellwood Public Library Board meeting when several attendees debated the wisdom of scheduling the special meeting in the middle of a workday.

Lindop school district reviews functions, celebrates successes at retreat

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

The Lindop School District 92 Board held a "retreat" meeting this week.

61.6 percent of Grant Primary School students pass PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 24, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Grant Primary School scored a passing rate of 61.6 percent and a failure rate of 38.4 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.

77.6 percent of Forest Park Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 24, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Forest Park Middle School scored a passing rate of 22.4 percent and a failure rate of 77.6 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.

Forest Park school board holding special public meeting tonight

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 23, 2016

The Forest Park School District 91 Board is holding a special open meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Village Hall to address any public concerns brought forth at the meeting.

County board honors late Marine vet, retired Bureau of Technology official

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | Mar 23, 2016

The Cook County Board of Commissioners offered its condolences to the family of local resident Albert P. Dybicz, who passed away in December, during a recent meeting.

Proviso District 209 Financial Oversight Panel discusses selective enrollment

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 23, 2016

The Proviso Township High School District 209 Financial Oversight Panel discussed an analysis that compared selective enrollment at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy and Chicago Public Schools during a meeting this week.

Broadview library board will discuss cleaning-contract bids at meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 23, 2016

The Broadview Public Library District Board of trustees will hear a presentation on bond-holding services when it meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the library, 2226 S. 16th Ave.

81.9 percent of Whittier Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 23, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Whittier Elementary School scored a passing rate of 18.1 percent and a failure rate of 81.9 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.

59 percent of Betsy Ross Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 23, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Betsy Ross Elementary School scored a passing rate of 59.0 percent and a failure rate of 41.0 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.

Analysis: Illinois universities spend all state taxpayer money on retiree pensions, not current student instruction

By West Cook News | Mar 23, 2016

Amid a political stalemate delaying their state funding, leaders at Illinois’ public universities are threatening teacher layoffs and class cancellations.

River Forest committee OKs summer HVAC upgrade on school auditorium

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) presentations headlined River Forest District 90's recent Committee of the Whole meeting.

Forest Park school board to hold closed session on worker issues

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | Mar 22, 2016

The Forest Park School District 91 Board will discuss sensitive personnel issues in a closed session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at its district office, 424 Des Plaines Ave.

River Forest Preservation Commission to consider plan to alter building's windows

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 22, 2016

The River Forest Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the first-floor Community Room at River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave., to consider window modifications on a historic building at 563 Park Ave.

43 Proviso District 209 students honored for math, science achievements

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 22, 2016

A total of 43 students from Proviso Township High Schools District 209 received awards from the Society of Women Engineers and the American Association of Physics Teachers in a ceremony recently at Proviso East High School.

59.5 percent of Washington Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 22, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Washington Elementary School scored a passing rate of 40.5 percent and a failure rate of 59.5 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.

75.6 percent of Jane Addams Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 22, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Jane Addams Elementary School scored a passing rate of 24.4 percent and a failure rate of 75.6 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.

WCCHS senior wins Class 4A Three-Point Showdown title

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 21, 2016

West Chicago Community High School's (WCCHS) Jacob Wiegele shot 13 three-point baskets on Friday to take the Class 4A Country Financial Three-Point Showdown title and become the IHSA 3-point Class 4A Champion.