West Cook News

Cook County home sales in week ending Aug. 24

By West Cook News | Aug 31, 2024

There were 610 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of Western Springs Board of Zoning Appeals met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Western Springs Board of Zoning Appeals met Tuesday, Aug. 27

Village of River Forest Joint Review Board met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of River Forest Joint Review Board met Wednesday, Aug. 28

Village of Franklin Park Fire & Police Commission met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Franklin Park Fire & Police Commission met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of Forest Park Fire & Police Commission met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Forest Park Fire & Police Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 27

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of Forest Park Firefighter's Pension Board of Trustees met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Forest Park Firefighter's Pension Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 21

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 27

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Aug. 26

Proviso Township Board met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2024

Proviso Township Board met Monday, Aug. 5

Village Hall announces closure and garbage schedule changes for Labor Day

By West Cook News | Aug 30, 2024

The Village Hall will be closed this Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday. All garbage pick-up will be pushed back one day, with Friday’s route being picked up on Saturday.

LRS announces collection delay due to Labor Day holiday

By West Cook News | Aug 30, 2024

LRS collection service (waste, recycling, and yard waste services) will be delayed by one day during Labor Day week.

Lawfare in Mayberry: Unsuccessful River Forest mayoral candidate seeks to oust incumbent Adduci with term limits

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2024

Patty Henek would face an uphill battle in a 2025 re-match with three-term River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci.

Cook County launches campaign promoting no-cost small business advising services

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2024

The Cook County Small Business Source (The Source) has launched a campaign to encourage business owners to sign up for its no-cost business advising services.

Cook County launches $11.5 million program for suburban residents' water bill relief

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2024

Cook County, in collaboration with Elevate, announced the launch of the Cook County Water Affordability Program, a new initiative designed to assist suburban Cook County residents struggling with their water bills.

Fall clean-up scheduled for mid-September

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2024

Fall Clean-Up is scheduled for the week of Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th, on residents' usual garbage collection day. All bulk items should be placed out by 7 AM.

Cicero opens for property tax appeals until September 23

By West Cook News | Aug 27, 2024

The Cook County Board of Review has opened Cicero Township for property tax appeals. Cicero homeowners can appeal the assessed value of their property with the Cook County Board of Review until Monday, September 23.

Cicero offers homeowner grants funded by HUD's CDBG program

By West Cook News | Aug 27, 2024

The Town of Cicero, with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, offers a range of residential rehabilitation programs designed to assist homeowners in maintaining safe, healthy, and accessible homes. These programs provide financial aid to eligible residents for various critical home repairs and improvements, focusing on those with low to moderate incomes. Below is an overview of the available programs and their benefits.

From Chicago City Wire

3rd Congressional District candidate Booras on censorship of billboards around DNC: 'The facts demonstrate that Pritzker and Johnson have made serious errors in judgment'

By Chicago City Wire reports | 9 months ago

3rd Congressional District candidate John Booras has sharply criticized the censorship of political advertisements and the decision-making of state leaders, highlighting recent disputes over billboard ads and the effectiveness of current mainstream media.