May, 2016 | West Cook News

River Forest Park District Board to consider plan for volleyball courts in park

By West Cook News | May 31, 2016

The River Forest Park District Board will hold a special meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Keystone Center, 7930 Central Ave., to consider a proposal to install two sand volleyball courts in Constitution Park.

Hillside Fire and Police Commission discusses new entry-level officer register

By West Cook News | May 31, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Hillside Fire and Police Commission discussed the new entry-level police register.

Illinois Senate bills benefiting undocumented students called 'an affront to every American citizen'

By Jamie Barrand | May 31, 2016

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-42) of Wheaton has called two recent Senate bills that would benefit undocumented students at Illinois' public colleges and universities "an affront to every American citizen."

River Forest Review Board to discuss Concordia dorm-development plan

By West Cook News | May 30, 2016

The River Forest Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a development plan for a Concordia University residence hall at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

GOP hopeful joins effort to reform state's infamous gerrymandering tradition

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 30, 2016

States are required to draw new legislative districts every 10 years, and although it is against the law, whichever party is in control of the state legislature in a redistricting year can gerrymander the districts to benefit that particular party, which has proven to be a habitual tendency for Illinois.

River Forest Public Library appoints new director

By West Cook News | May 27, 2016

River Forest Public Library recently appointed Sue Quinn as its new director.

River Forest Public Library Policy Committee revises employment policies

By West Cook News | May 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Public Library Board revised its hiring, grievance and other employment policies as part of an annual review.

Hillside Board of Trustees considers additional tax levy for library needs

By West Cook News | May 26, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Hillside Board of Trustees considered a measure to approve an additional 0.2 percent tax levy to support library functions for fiscal 2016-2017.

Forest Park Village Council considers creating Diversity Commission

By West Cook News | May 26, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Forest Park Village Council considered an ordinance that would create a Diversity Commission.

Rep. Jeanne Ives wants legislators held accountable for vote on financial aid for undocumented students

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 26, 2016

A highly controversial bill that would allow public universities in Illinois to extend state-funded financial aid to undocumented students is making its way through the General Assembly, but state Rep. Jeanne M. Ives (R-Wheaton) doesn’t believe taxpayers should be on the hook for providing assistance to students residing in the state illegally.

Maywood License Committee to consider PAEC request for rental space

By West Cook News | May 25, 2016

The Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee will consider a request by the Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC) to rent space at the Multipurpose Building during its next meeting, 7 p.m. today at 125 S. Fifth Ave.

Hillside School District No. 93 Board to discuss math curriculum resources

By West Cook News | May 25, 2016

The Hillside School District No. 93 Board of Education will discuss K-5 math curriculum resources at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today.

Forest Park Traffic Commission to discuss safety review of Circle-Adams intersection

By West Cook News | May 24, 2016

The Forest Park Safety & Traffic Commission will discuss a review of traffic-safety conditions at the corner of Circle and Adams Streets at its next meeting, 7 p.m. today in the lower level of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave.

As national pharmacy group lobbies for Lipinski-backed bill, critics say measure would raise drug prices

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 24, 2016

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is holding its Congressional Pharmacy Summit today in Washington D.C. to lobby members of Congress on its legislative agenda, particularly House Resolution 793, -- a measure that has drawn a lot of criticism from opponents such as Citizens Against Government Waste and the National Center for Policy Analysis.

Dental Dreams manager on a mission to help Nicaragua

By Carol Ostrow | May 24, 2016

Dental management professional Oscar Gonzalez and his wife Rebekah have responded to the needs of Central Americans by creating a foundation to provide supplies, clothing, books, toys and donations semi-annually for the past several years.

Proviso District 209 committee to get update on school uniforms

By West Cook News | May 23, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's Financial Oversight Panel will receive an update on school uniforms at its next meeting, 1 p.m. Tuesday at Proviso Math and Science Academy, 8601 Roosevelt Road, in Forest Park.

Broadview Public Library Facility Committee to discuss floor plans for library project

By West Cook News | May 23, 2016

The Broadview Public Library District Facility Committee will discuss floor plans for a library project at its next meeting 6 p.m. today at the library.

Candidate: How to fix Chicago schools? More competition, less union money

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 23, 2016

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has been plagued by reports of corruption, money problems and poor student performance, and knowing the important role education plays in determining the trajectory of a person’s life, a conservative candidate points out just how paramount fixing the broken education system is.

River Forest Public Library Board discusses capital-reserves plan

By West Cook News | May 20, 2016

The River Forest Public Library Board of Trustees received an update on the capital-reserves plan at a meeting this week.

Bellwood trustees discuss workers' compensation case