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News from June 2024

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President Preckwinkle unveils Cook County's FY2025 budget forecast

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2024

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today unveiled the preliminary forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2025, showing a projected gap of $218.2 million – significantly reduced from the $409.6 million peak during the pandemic. The hospital system projects no deficits this coming fiscal year, marking the lowest gap of President Preckwinkle’s administration.

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Forest Avenue Bridge work to commence on June 24th

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin resurfacing the Forest Avenue Bridge over the Des Plaines River in the Village of Riverside on June 24, 2024. IDOT has notified the Village that this project should be completed by August 9, 2024, weather permitting.

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District reports Central Stickney School District 110 suspended or expelled students four times in a single school year

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2024

There were four students suspended in Central Stickney School District 110 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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SBC issues heat alert collection notice for residential customers

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2024

Due to extreme heat, the new garbage and recycling provider SBC Waste Solution Inc. has issued a Heat Alert Collection Notice for residential customers during the anticipated week-long heat wave.

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Village announces asphalt patching program from June 20-28

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2024

The Village-wide 2024 MFT Asphalt Patching Program will commence on Thursday, June 20. Areas designated for patching have been marked. The contractor, J.A. Johnson Paving, may place "No Parking" signs to allow access to work areas and will notify any residents whose driveway entrances may be affected by this work. The asphalt patching program is scheduled to run through Friday, June 28, and is weather dependent.

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Students at Berwyn North School District 98 suspended or expelled nine times in a single school year

By West Cook News | Jun 16, 2024

There were nine students suspended in Berwyn North School District 98 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, June 10

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Village of Forest Park Village Council met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, June 10

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, June 10

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Village of Brookfield Village Board met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, June 10

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Village of Bellwood Village Board June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Bellwood Village Board Wednesday, June 12

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Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, June 10

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City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, June 10

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City of Northlake City Council met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, June 10

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City of Countryside Board of Fire and Police Commission met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

City of Countryside Board of Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, June 12

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City of Countryside Plan Commission Zoning Board of Appeals met June 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

City of Countryside Plan Commission Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, June 11

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City of Countryside City Council met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2024

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, June 12

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Weekly recap of Cook County home sales during week ending June 8

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2024

There were 303 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Prairie State taxes: Oak Park residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid for March

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2024

Oak Park residents paid $791,475 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.