West Cook News

Students suspended 4 times in 2023-24 school year in River Forest School District 90

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 1, 2025

There were four incidents of students being suspended in River Forest School District 90 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Outstanding debt in J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 reached $66.3 million in fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 1, 2025

J. Sterling Morton High School District 201's outstanding school debt reached $66.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $841,932 per student.

Cook County announces summit aimed at supporting small businesses and community engagement

By West Cook News | Aug 1, 2025

Cook County is organizing the Pathways to Cook County Summit, scheduled for August 6, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago.

Prairie Avenue rail crossing in Brookfield to close temporarily for repairs

By West Cook News | Aug 1, 2025

The BNSF Railroad has informed the Village of Brookfield that the Prairie Avenue grade crossing will be closed for repairs on Saturday, August 2.