At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board held a closed session to discuss sensitive personnel matters.

At a meeting this week, the Forest Park Electoral Board discussed the results of a records examination.

When the River Forest Board of Trustees meets on Monday, Oct. 24, it will hold a public hearing on the updated tax-increment financing (TIF) plan for the proposed Madison Street TIF District. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

At a recent meeting, the Maywood Village Board discussed the proposed relocation of the Mayor's Office.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Village Board discussed residential and commercial sprinkler systems.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Public Library Board's Committee of the Whole discussed several planned improvements, including a website revamp and the installation of surveillance cameras in the front of the library.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Public Library Board discussed the restroom- and workroom-remodeling projects.

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed school crossing-guard pay and contract issues.

The Brookfield Special Events Commission will discuss plans for the upcoming Holiday Celebration and Murder Mystery Dinner at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Committee of the Whole reviewed contract bids for city roof and street projects.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Village Board rejected a resolution to use General Revenue Fund reserves to pay legal costs tied to pending litigation.

The Western Springs Fire Department is looking for community members who want to join the department in the spirit of “neighbors protecting neighbors.”

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, Republican candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District seat, spoke out about big government and Common Core recently.

The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests at its next meeting 1 p.m. Wednesday at 69 W. Washington St., Suite 2840, in Chicago.

The Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee will review its Capital Projects Summary Report at its next meeting 7 a.m. Thursday.

The Western Springs Properties and Recreation Committee will discuss which Recreation Department projects for which to solicit contract bids at its next meeting 3 p.m. Wednesday in the President's Chambers, 740 Hillgrove Ave.

All-school testing day will take place Sept. 13 for freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Proviso Math and Science Academy, Proviso East High School and Proviso West High School.

The Brookfield Fire and Police Commission will discuss test results and eligibility for the police-promotion list at its next meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday at Edward Barcal Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

Illinois voters, regardless of party affiliation, need to have a stern conversation with their state legislators to revive redistricting after the Illinois Supreme Court decision last week that took free maps off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a recent interview.

Moody's Investors Service warned Illinois this week that its lack of a budget may lead to more credit downgrades.