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City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Monday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Oct. 7

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Monday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside City Council met Sept. 11

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Countryside City Council met Oct. 9

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 9

Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 administrators rank 395th highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 earn an average of $108,972 per year, ranking 395th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Chicago Fire filming scheduled in River Forest

Open 4 Business Productions, LLC is set to film scenes for the television show "Chicago Fire" in River Forest on October 14, 16, and 17. The production company has issued a notice to inform local residents about the filming schedule.

Brookfield Aging Well Team hosts smartphone workshop

The Brookfield Aging Well Team is organizing a workshop titled "Unlocking the True Power of Your Smartphone." This event aims to help participants understand and utilize the features of their smartphones more effectively.

Houby Festival draws thousands despite parade cancellation in Cicero

The 56th annual Houby Festival in Cicero, held from October 3rd to October 6th, attracted nearly 13,000 visitors. The event celebrated the town's Czech and Slovak heritage with a variety of activities at the Cicero Fairgrounds and Community Park. Attendees enjoyed carnival rides, live music, and local vendors offering traditional foods and handmade crafts.

Cicero honors local volunteer social service organizations

Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of over a dozen volunteer social service organizations on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The event celebrated various groups for their efforts in supporting the community.

Cook County launches grant program promoting storytelling for digital inclusion

The Cook County Office of the President has launched the Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program, aiming to enhance digital inclusion through community storytelling. This initiative is funded by $187,500 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and builds on the county's ongoing efforts to ensure equitable digital access for all residents.

Analysis: Lindop School District 92 administrators rank 355th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By West Cook News | Oct 10, 2024

Administrators in Lindop School District 92 earn an average of $111,217 per year, ranking 355th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Community invited to open house on feasibility study for new center

By West Cook News | Oct 10, 2024

Join the Village of Brookfield on October 23 for a Community Center Feasibility Study Open House. The event will be held at the Brookfield Village Hall, located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue. This open house is an opportunity for residents to learn about and provide input on the proposed community center project.

Cicero enforces zero tolerance on street sideshows with new policy

By West Cook News | Oct 10, 2024

Town President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Police Department have announced a strict policy to combat street sideshows, also known as street takeovers, in the town of Cicero. This decision comes after experiencing several random incidents over the past two years.

2023: Berkeley School District 87 administrators rank 354th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Berkeley School District 87 earn an average of $111,355 per year, ranking 354th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Prairie State taxes: Hodgkins residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for July

Hodgkins residents paid $920,777 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Brookfield seeks sponsors for annual holiday celebration

The Village of Brookfield, in collaboration with the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, is preparing for its annual Holiday Celebration. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th and aims to draw a large crowd to the Downtown and Broadway Avenue business districts.

Early voting begins October 21 at Oak Park's Village Hall

Early voting for the 2024 Presidential Election will commence at Village Hall on October 21. Voting hours are set from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, specifically on October 27 and November 3.

Cook County releases results from online survey on local environmental concerns

Cook County's Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) has released the findings from its Environmental Justice Survey, which was initiated in June 2024. The survey aimed to gather input from residents and workers in Cook County regarding environmental concerns impacting their communities. This feedback is intended to assist the county in forming an environmental justice policy that will influence programming and decision-making within the Offices Under the President.

Smith Park hosts Halloween event with costume contest and trick-or-treating