October, 2016 | West Cook News

Maywood Board of Trustees approves insurance agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Maywood Board of Trustees approves insurance agreement at a recent meeting.

Hillside School District 93 Board seeks new board member

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 19, 2016

Hillside School District 93 Board seeks new board member; applications due by Oct. 28.

Maywood Board of Trustees mull appointments for Economic Development Commission

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Maywood Board of Trustees mull appointments for Economic Development Commission at yesterday's meeting.

Bellwood Board of Trustees to vote on paving agreement for 25th Avenue

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Bellwood Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Brookfield Conservation Commission to set goals for 2017

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Brookfield Conservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.

The Lindop School District 92 Board takes up FOIA request

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

The Lindop School District 92 Board considers FOIA request at yesterday's meeting.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Conservation and Policy Council to review 2017 annual budget on Oct. 27

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Forest Preserves of Cook County Conservation and Policy Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

Elmwood Park Board of Trustees reviews license applications

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 19, 2016

Elmwood Park Board of Trustees reviews license applications during Monday's meeting.

River Forest Public Library Board of Trustees meets, hears committee reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

River Forest Public Library Board of Trustees meets, hears committee reports at yesterday's meeting.

Oak Park/River Forest group: Opposition to $45 million pool plan growing

By Karen Kidd | Oct 18, 2016

With only a few weeks remaining before Oak Park and River Forest residents decide whether they will spend $44.5 million on a new swimming pool, those opposing the project are optimistic they will prevail, a spokeswoman said.

Oak Park ESD 97 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By West Cook News | Oct 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Oak Park ESD 97 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By West Cook News | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss upcoming event ideas

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 16, 2016

Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Oak Park and River Forest High School Board to hear presentation on District No. 200 Bond Referendum

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 16, 2016

Oak Park-River Forest School District 200 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Forest Park Public Library Board to consider carpeting options

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 16, 2016

Forest Park Public Library Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17.

Highest-paid teacher in Oak Park ESD 97 raked in $136,431.28 in the 2013-2014 school year

By West Cook News | Oct 14, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Oak Park ESD 97 each earned more than $108,000.

Highest-paid teacher in River Forest SD 90 raked in $144,920.07 in the 2013-2014 school year

By West Cook News | Oct 14, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in River Forest SD 90 each earned more than $85,000.

Chicago metal syndicate renews national designation

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2016

Among one dozen U.S. communities earning re-designation status by the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP), the region’s Chicago Metro Metal Consortium (CMMC) recently gained continued certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce.