August, 2024 | West Cook News

Landscape Advisory Commission launches invasive plant trade-in program

By West Cook News | Aug 23, 2024

The Landscape Advisory Commission (LAC) is launching a native plant replacement program for Fall 2024. This initiative aims to target and replace invasive species such as Buckthorn, Tree of Heaven, Callery Pear, and Bush Honeysuckle on private properties. Participants who remove one of these non-native plants from their yards will receive a native tree or shrub in exchange.

The Royal Group celebrates century with historical marker unveiling

By West Cook News | Aug 23, 2024

The Royal Group celebrates a century of community with historical marker unveiling in Cicero

Western Springs Market to feature bounce house after resident's request

By West Cook News | Aug 22, 2024

On August 28, the Western Springs Market will host a special event inspired by a young resident's request. A few months ago, a child named Lucy sent a letter to the Village asking for a place where kids could jump and play. While public trampolines were not feasible, the Village arranged for a bounce house instead.

From DuPage Policy Journal

3rd Congressional District candidate Booras on DNC protests: ‘Disrespect is a social issue and repugnant to me, such as the verbal abuse of police officers’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | 10 months ago

3rd Congressional District candidate John Booras has voiced strong criticism of the recent protests at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, where demonstrators were reported to support Hamas, display anti-Christian sentiment and engage in verbal abuse and violent confrontations with police.

Riverside announces updates on Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot construction

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2024

Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot construction continued last week. The General Contractor (MYS) completed the removal of the existing aggregate base course. MYS removed the existing curb and gutter, exposed aggregate sidewalk, and salvaged the brick pavers. The two staircases that are to be reconfigured have been removed. Due to heavy rain last Thursday, the fine grading and placement of stone base were not completed.