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News from September 2024

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Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vibrant parade

By West Cook News | Sep 20, 2024

The Town of Cicero came alive with vibrant colors and joyous celebration on September 15th, as residents gathered for the much-anticipated Mexican Independence Day parade. Starting at noon along Cermak Road, the annual event attracted families, friends, and visitors from across the area, uniting to celebrate Mexico’s rich heritage and culture.

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Cook County earns national recognition at 2024 Government Experience Awards

By West Cook News | Sep 20, 2024

Yesterday, the Center for Digital Government awarded Cook County third place in the 2024 Government Experience Awards, also known as the GovX Awards. This recognition highlights Cook County's commitment to providing exceptional digital services and experiences to its residents.

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Cook County to host veterans resource fair at Brookfield Zoo

By West Cook News | Sep 20, 2024

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs will host its annual veterans resource fair on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Brookfield Zoo, located at 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield.

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Prairie State taxes: Oak Park residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for June

By West Cook News | Sep 19, 2024

Oak Park residents paid $944,336 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Analysis: Western Springs School District 101 administrators rank 79th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By West Cook News | Sep 19, 2024

Administrators in Western Springs School District 101 earn an average of $140,969 per year, ranking 79th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Riverside commission invites residents for park tours and stewardship

By West Cook News | Sep 19, 2024

The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission (LAC) is extending an invitation to residents interested in learning about the parks and triangles adjacent to their homes. While larger parks in Riverside receive most of the attention during community workdays, many residents live closer to smaller parks, technically referred to as "triangles," even when some are not triangular.

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Village issues final notices for overdue water meter replacements

By West Cook News | Sep 19, 2024

The Village's water meter replacement program is nearing completion. Nearly all water meters older than seven years have been replaced. Despite multiple attempts to reach certain customers, some water meters still urgently require replacement. A final notice was sent to those addresses this week. The Village plans to contact these remaining water customers by phone to request that they schedule an appointment with Water Resources, Inc.

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Brookfield Beautification Commission selects August garden recognition winner

By West Cook News | Sep 19, 2024

Laura and Mark Dahl stand in front of their garden at 4206 DuBois Blvd.

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2023: Schiller Park School District 81 administrators rank 64th highest in state for average salary

By West Cook News | Sep 18, 2024

Administrators in Schiller Park School District 81 earn an average of $143,505 per year, ranking 64th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Burlington Avenue closed for construction on Thursday afternoon

By West Cook News | Sep 18, 2024

The contractor will fully close the 800 block of Burlington Avenue, from Wolf to Lawn, to all traffic at approximately 2 pm on Thursday, September 19. The closure is necessary for the construction of a new fire hydrant and watermain crossing the roadway. The closure is expected to last up to four hours, with the road reopening as a one-way street going west once the work is complete. The pedestrian walkway will remain accessible.

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Brookfield residents urged to join National Clean Up Day

By West Cook News | Sep 18, 2024

The Brookfield Beautification Commission is urging residents to participate in National Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. The initiative, tagged #BeautifyBrookfield, aims to encourage community members to clean up their front or back yards, or any part of their block.

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Leyden Community High School District 212 administrators rank 63rd highest in state for average salary in 2023

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2024

Administrators in Leyden Community High School District 212 earn an average of $143,508 per year, ranking 63rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Brookfield Conservation Commission to host Meet the Creek event

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2024

The Brookfield Conservation Commission will host its annual Meet the Creek event on Saturday, September 21. The event will feature various activities suitable for all ages, including canoe and kayak rides on Salt Creek, opportunities to meet fish and other critters caught and released in Salt Creek, a children's scavenger hunt, a nature exploration station, and dip-netting for macroinvertebrates with Brookfield Zoo.

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Village seeks community input for new consolidated plan

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2024

The Village receives Community Development Block Grant funds and Emergency Solutions Grant funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are primarily used to assist low- and moderate-income persons, including those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

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Analysis: Oak Park and River Forest District 200 administrators rank 55th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2024

Administrators in Oak Park and River Forest District 200 earn an average of $145,367 per year, ranking 55th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Dixmoor completes major upgrade on failing watermain infrastructure

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2024

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representatives from Senator Duckworth’s office, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Village of Dixmoor gathered today to announce the completion of the Dixmoor Watermain Infrastructure Improvement Project. The project addresses long-term water issues in Dixmoor that began in 2021 after multiple main breaks resulted in the failure of the water distribution system, leaving Dixmoor without a reliable water supply. The total project cost amounted to $3,026,166.

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Brookfield Aging Well Team announces annual first responders update on senior safety

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2024

Brookfield's Aging Well Team invites all seniors to their 7th Annual First Responders Update, which will highlight information on how to avoid scams and stay safe.

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Cook County home valuation prices rose in July compared to the same period in 2023

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $28,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 10.2%.

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2023: Lyons Township High School District 204 administrators rank 33rd highest in state for average salary

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2024

Administrators in Lyons Township High School District 204 earn an average of $152,736 per year, ranking 33rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2024

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.