June, 2024 | West Cook News

Village of Franklin Park Fire & Police Commission met June 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2024

Village of Franklin Park Fire & Police Commission met Monday, June 3

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met June 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2024

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, June 3

Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2024

Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, June 5

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met June 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2024

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, June 3

Proviso Township Board met June 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2024

Proviso Township Board met Monday, June 3

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 4

Cook County weekly recap of home sales during week ending June 1

By West Cook News | Jun 8, 2024

There were 1,018 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Jun 8, 2024

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

"To normal people that’s not just weird, that’s a form of sexual abuse;" American Principles Project president Schilling slams River Forest "gay walk"

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2024

The president of a leading national pro-family organization says River Forest schools' active promotion of homosexuality to elementary and middle school students is a "form of sexual abuse."

Cicero Fest rescheduled to June due to unforeseen circumstances

By West Cook News | Jun 7, 2024

Cicero Fest, the annual celebration of American Independence at the Cicero Fairgrounds, has been rescheduled to June 20-23. The shift results from circumstances beyond the town’s control.

Brookfield police raise $4,308 during Cop on a Rooftop event

By West Cook News | Jun 6, 2024

The Brookfield Police Department has announced the successful conclusion of its Cop on a Rooftop event, held on Friday, May 17. The event is part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising efforts and raised $4,308.

Village of Riverside seeks resident input for parks and recreation master plan

By West Cook News | Jun 6, 2024

The Village of Riverside is initiating a comprehensive Needs Assessment and Master Planning effort aimed at enhancing its park and recreation offerings. This initiative seeks to shape the future of public spaces and recreational activities to better align with the diverse needs and preferences of community members.

River Forest grammar schools host pro-homosexual "walk"

By LGIS News Service | Jun 5, 2024

River Forest District 90 hosted its third consecutive pro-homosexualty walk on Monday June 3. The event included students ages 6-14, in grades kindergarten through eight, who marched to River Forest Village Hall to raise the "Progress Pride Flag," which is now honored alongside the American Flag.

Western Springs launches comprehensive quality of life survey for residents

By West Cook News | Jun 5, 2024

The Village of Western Springs will conduct The National Community Survey™ at the end of June. Initially, randomly selected residents will receive a mailed invitation to participate. Subsequently, all residents will be able to complete the survey online via the Village's website. The survey aims to help the Village Board and staff identify community priorities and improve the quality of life in Western Springs.

Parent of child beaten at Percy Julian Middle School speaks out: 'What does it take' to keep students safe?

By West Cook News | Jun 4, 2024

During a recent Oak Brook District 97 board meeting, a clearly exasperated parent of a Percy Julian Middle School student described a shocking series of assaults and battery committed against her daughter and the school's lack of response in preventing a forewarned attack.

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

By West Cook News | Jun 4, 2024

Melrose Park residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in March.

River Forest considers banning gas-powered leaf blowers from June 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 4, 2024

A public meeting will be held by the Village of River Forest Sustainability Commission on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7 PM at Village Hall and via Zoom. The meeting will address a proposed ordinance to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within the Village starting June 1, 2025. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback at the meeting or through a brief survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRFleafblowers. All residents are welcome to attend and offer comments on this proposed change.

Cicero hosts annual Women’s Wellness event with health screenings and wellness activities

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2024

The annual Women’s Wellness event hosted by the Cicero Health Department welcomed hundreds of women on May 29, 2024, at the Cicero Community Center. The wellness event commenced at 1 p.m., offering a variety of services to the community.

Oak Park middle schools 'are not safe’: Teachers pull back curtain on violent behavior and lack of discipline

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2024

A rise in students physically assaulting other students, students physically assaulting teachers and staff, non-physical bullying, leaving and returning the classroom and school property without authorization, students locking teachers and other students out of classrooms, and teachers disciplined by administrators for intervening, are some first-hand examples of student behavior and failed school policy given by Oak Park District 97 teachers at last week’s board meeting.