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News from August 2024

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Melrose Park responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By West Cook News | Aug 4, 2024

Melrose Park residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board will meet Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 6

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Village of Western Springs Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met July 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Western Springs Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Monday, July 23

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Village of Western Springs Board of Zoning Appeals met July 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Western Springs Board of Zoning Appeals met Wednesday, July 25

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Village of River Forest Police Department Community Crime Prevention Committee met July 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of River Forest Police Department Community Crime Prevention Committee met Wednesday, July 31

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Village of Forest Park Village Council met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, July 8

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 8

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Village of Brookfield Village Board met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, July 8

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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees will meet Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees will meet Monday, Aug. 5

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Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, July 8

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Proviso Township Board met July 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Proviso Township Board met Monday, July 1

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Proviso Township Board will meet Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2024

Proviso Township Board will meet Monday, Aug. 5

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Recent Cook County home sales in week ending July 27

By West Cook News | Aug 3, 2024

There were 1,477 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Public works initiative keeps Cicero streets clean with teen involvement

By West Cook News | Aug 2, 2024

Cicero Public Works employees have been actively engaged in cleaning streets and neighborhoods throughout July 2024, thanks to a program supported by President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero. The initiative aims to keep local teenagers occupied with productive work during the summer.

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President Preckwinkle announces nearly $8 million for Invest in Cook projects

By West Cook News | Aug 2, 2024

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH), announced today the allocation of nearly $8 million for 35 projects under the 2024 'Invest in Cook' grant program. The funding will be distributed across various municipalities, township road districts, transit agencies, special purpose governments, and a nonprofit conservation organization to support transit, pedestrian, bicycle, freight, and road projects.

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Cook County launches survey and events for American Rescue Plan program prioritization

By West Cook News | Aug 2, 2024

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026. From the week of August 1 through September 13, the County will be sharing a community survey and holding a series of community events to gather input into its priorities.

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Berwyn ranked 33rd safest mid-size city in America by Safewise

By West Cook News | Aug 1, 2024

The City of Berwyn, Illinois has been ranked as the 33rd safest mid-size city in America by Safewise, a national security review platform. The ranking is part of Safewise's annual list, which uses FBI crime reporting statistics and data to determine the safest cities.

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Brookfield Farmers Market earns top honors in Illinois and Midwest

By West Cook News | Aug 1, 2024

The Brookfield Farmers Market has been voted the top farmers market in Illinois for the second consecutive year, according to the American Farmland Trust's America's Farmers Market Celebration contest. Additionally, it secured the first position in the Midwest region and ranked fourth nationwide.

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Corn roast returns August 10 at Oak Park Farmers' Market

By West Cook News | Aug 1, 2024

Fresh-picked corn from Market growers will be sold by the ear hot off the roaster from about 9:30 a.m. until supplies are gone at the Market in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St.