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News from September 2024

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Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Western Springs General Government Committee met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Western Springs General Government Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Aug. 7

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Village of Franklin Park Fire & Police Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Franklin Park Fire & Police Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Forest Park Environmental Control Commission met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Forest Park Environmental Control Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 28

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Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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City of Countryside Plan Commission Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

City of Countryside Plan Commission Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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City of Countryside Finance Committee met Aug. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

City of Countryside Finance Committee met Thursday, Aug. 29

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Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Construction progresses on Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot

By West Cook News | Sep 6, 2024

Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot construction continued last week. The General Contractor (MYS) completed 90% of the stone base and started framing the curb adjacent to the Metra platform. Over the next week, the contractor will continue framing and pouring the curb and gutter. The contractor will also continue building and shaping the curb and gutter, install a waterproof barrier on the east side of the parking lot, and finish laying the stone foundation in the east corner.

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Lyons partners with Strive Fitness for Spooky Shuffle 5K Walk/Run

By West Cook News | Sep 6, 2024

The Village of Lyons is partnering with Strive Fitness to host the Spooky Shuffle 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, October 20. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes as they run or walk through the course. The event will begin at 9 AM, with check-in scheduled from 8 AM to 8:45 AM at Smith Park, located across from Lyons Village Hall.

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Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV coming to Brookfield Village Hall

By West Cook News | Sep 6, 2024

State Sen. Javier Loera Cervantes, whose 1st District includes Brookfield, has arranged for the Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV to be onsite at Brookfield Village Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Home healthcare worker charged with financial exploitation

By West Cook News | Sep 5, 2024

The Western Springs Police Department arrested and charged a suspect, Cressida Barthelemy, with one count of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly/Disabled (Class 3 Felony). Police believe the suspect may have used multiple names while working as a home healthcare provider. If you recognize the photo in the media release, please contact the Western Springs Police Department at (708) 246-8540.

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Lead water line replacements set for September on Grand Boulevard

By West Cook News | Sep 5, 2024

The Village of Brookfield is set to begin construction related to lead water service replacements in the 3700 block of Grand Boulevard. The project is scheduled to commence on Monday, Sept. 9 and aims for substantial completion by Friday, Sept. 13.

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Hodgkins residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By West Cook News | Sep 4, 2024

Hodgkins residents paid $935,630 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Burlington Avenue infrastructure project set to begin in early September

By West Cook News | Sep 4, 2024

The Village is facilitating a pedestrian and Central Business District improvement project utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding. This project will be separated into two phases, starting in early September and finishing in summer 2025. The project area is Burlington Avenue, from Wolf Road to Grand Avenue. The work is generally focused on the south half of the roadway and south side sidewalk area.

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IDPH offers webinar series providing resources for suicide prevention during September

By West Cook News | Sep 4, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is marking National Suicide Prevention and Action Month by launching a September Suicide Prevention Webinar Series. This initiative aims to provide resources for schools, families, workplaces, and veterans.

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Village expresses sympathy for CTA shooting victims

By West Cook News | Sep 3, 2024

The Village of River Forest has expressed its sympathies for the families of the four victims in Monday's tragic shooting on the CTA Blue Line. The village extended gratitude to all CTA employees and public safety professionals who responded to the scene, including its own patrol officers.