West Cook News

Village of Bellwood Plan Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 22.

City of Countryside Council met January 23

City of Countryside Council met Wednesday, Jan. 23.

City of Countryside Finance Committee will meet January 28

City of Countryside Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.

City of Countryside Water Committee will meet January 28

City of Countryside Water Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.

Statewide test results: 28 percent of Highlands failed English language arts

About 72 percent of Highlands Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 28 percent of students failed.

Recent Western Springs home sales, December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were five reported residential sales in Western Springs for the week of December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019.

Statewide test results: 63 percent of Hillside failed English language arts

About 37 percent of Hillside Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 63 percent of students failed.

Recent Countryside home sales, December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Countryside for the week of December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019.

90.4 percent of Westchester teachers stay put; average earns $60,039.23 per year

More than 90.4 percent of teachers stay at Westchester Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Heritage students failed math

About 28 percent of Heritage Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Franklin Park home sales, December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019.

Bellwood home sales, December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Bellwood for the week of December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019.

Statewide test results: 66 percent of Hester Junior students failed math

About 34 percent of Hester Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 66 percent of students failed.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60526 in 3rd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60526, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: 2019 Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Winner

Congratulations to Loyola's 2019 Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award winner, Rhonda Mitchell, in recognition of her dedication to helping patients and her colleagues.

GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Arctic Weather Means Higher Risk Of Frostbite

"What we're facing here this week is that really profound cold where it gets dangerous."

GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Preventative Care and Routine Health Screenings Ongoing Well-Woman Care

At Loyola Medicine, we believe in preventative care and routine health screenings through ongoing well-woman care, and have seen how this approach saves women from debilitating conditions.

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Opening of Club Pilates on Lake Street

We had a great crowd brave the cold to celebrate the opening of Club Pilates on Lake Street!

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Freedman Seating Commemorates 125 Years Manufacturing in Chicago

It was over 125 years ago when Hyman Freedman and his employer, Columbia Cab Company, exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The OPRF Chamber of Commerce Announces Its 5TH Annual Community Health & Welnness Fair