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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, March 24

Village of Brookfield Village Board met March 24

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, March 24

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met April 21

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, April 21

City of Northlake City Council met April 21

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, April 21

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met April 21

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 21

City of Countryside City Council met March 26

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, March 26

Cicero introduces free tree program to enhance community and environment

In Cicero, Town President Larry Dominick planted a young tree in the neighborhood to mark Earth Day.

Ehlert Park Inclusive Playground opening in Brookfield set for May 3

Join Brookfield Parks & Rec for the Ehlert Park Inclusive Playground Grand Opening on May 3 Brookfield Parks & Recreation invites the public to the grand opening of the new Ehlert Park Inclusive Playground.

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Thursday, April 24: Lyons Township High School standout Joey Severson’s college team loses to Rhode Island Anchormen

The game took place at Pontarelli Field.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 28?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 28.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28.

GOP activist Mueller: ‘Boys retain a physical advantage in muscle and size no matter if they cut off their penis’

By West Cook News reports | Apr 25, 2025

Following the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) announcement that it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning biological males from participating in female sports, critics including William Mueller have accused the organization of capitulating to “left-wing insanity” and endangering girls.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.1% of the students in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on new initiative and vehicle security

The Oak Park Police Department has taken to social media to update the community on local police activities, a school partnership, and vehicle security.

Matthew Falzone, former Fenwick High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 23 in NCAA Division III baseball game

The North Central Cardinals won 11-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Augustana College Vikings on Wednesday, April 23.

Jimmy Martin, former Fenwick High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 23 in NCAA Division III baseball game

The Illinois Wesleyan Titans lost 11-1 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Wednesday, April 23.

Lyons Township High School standout Tess Meyer’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Wednesday, April 23

The Northern Illinois Huskies lost 9-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday, April 23.

Oak Park And River Forest High School was well-represented by Cole Benson and four former teammates now on Illinois Wesleyan Titans during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 23

The game took place at Coaches Stadium at Monier Field.

Fenwick High School was well-represented by Alexander Boliker and two former teammates now on Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 23

The game took place at Ed Glancy Field.

Fenwick High School was well-represented by Alexander Boliker and two former teammates now on Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 23