July, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Cook County effective property tax rate in Q2 was higher than the national average

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2024

Property owners in Cook County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by West Cook News.

Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Tuesday, July 9

Village of Western Springs Economic Development Commission met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Western Springs Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, July 10

Village of Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, July 10

Village of Forest Park Village Council met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, July 8

Village of Forest Park Recreation Board met July 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Forest Park Recreation Board met Thursday, July 11

Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Tuesday, July 9

Village of Brookfield Village Board met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, July 8

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

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

Proviso Township Board met June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Proviso Township Board met Tuesday, June 18

City of Countryside City Council met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, July 10

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, July 9

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2024

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

Weekly recap, week ending July 6 home sales in Cook County

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2024

There were 977 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cicero honors Del Galdo Law Group's 25th anniversary

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

The Town of Cicero adopted a proclamation honoring Attorney Michael T. Del Galdo's firm's 25th anniversary during its board meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees commemorated the milestone for the Del Galdo Law Group LLC and its principal attorney, Michael T. Del Galdo.

LULAC awards scholarships with support from Town of Cicero

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

During the July 9, 2024 board meeting, LULAC of Cicero informed the Town of Cicero board that 50 scholarships will be given to District 201 students.

Cicero Health Department brings free screenings directly to senior center

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

Officials from the Cicero Health Department visited the Cicero Senior Center on July 3, 2024, to provide health services directly to seniors. This initiative is part of a partnership between the Cicero Senior Center and the health department to offer free health screenings at the center.

Brookfield Beautification Commission announces June garden recognition winner

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

Congratulations to Kevin and Aida Buegel, whose front garden at 3715 Forest Ave. was chosen by the Brookfield Beautification Commission for its Garden Recognition Program for June.

Berwyn urges residents to apply for flood mitigation funds

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

A year after the City of Berwyn Office of the Mayor issued a disaster declaration following extensive flooding on July 2, 2023, Mayor Robert J. Lovero is urging residents to apply for available reimbursement funds to help offset the expense of modifying their properties' plumbing systems.