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News from August 2025

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Oak Leyden Developmental Services

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 29, 2025

Oak Leyden Developmental Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $490,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Six Cicero police officers graduate from Suburban Law Enforcement Academy

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

Six police officers from Cicero have graduated from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, marking another step in the town’s efforts to strengthen its police force.

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Oak Park Police Department posts updates on police activity and graffiti reporting

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department issued several tweets on August 28 and 29, 2025, sharing links to summaries of recent police activity and instructions for reporting graffiti in Oak Park.

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Joint preliminary damage assessment teams deployed after August flooding in Chicago area

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have issued disaster proclamations following flooding that occurred between August 16 and 19.

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Cook County Small Business Source adds new nonprofit partners for expanded support in 2025

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

More than 30 nonprofit organizations have joined the Cook County Small Business Source as referral partners for 2025, according to an announcement from the program.

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Cicero adds 16 police officers after completion of academy training

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

Sixteen new police officers have joined the Cicero Police Department after completing training at two local academies in August.

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Village of Brookfield urges caution after rise in bike and pedestrian accidents

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

Recent increases in bicycle and pedestrian accidents have prompted local authorities to call for renewed attention to road safety.

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Cicero swears in three new police recruits amid ongoing staffing efforts

By West Cook News | Aug 29, 2025

Three new probationary police officers have joined the Cicero Police Department following a swearing-in ceremony held at department headquarters.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By S. J. Chapman | Aug 29, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1.

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Seven new officers join Cicero Police Department after completing sheriff's academy

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2025

Seven new officers have joined the Cicero Police Department after graduating from the Cook County Sheriff’s Training Academy at Triton College on August 21, 2025.

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Government-backed nonprofit Loyola University Medical Center profiled

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 28, 2025

Loyola University Medical Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $14,500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Village of River Forest provides guidance on controlling rodent problems

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2025

The Village of River Forest has announced ongoing efforts to address rodent issues within the community.

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Brookfield Village Hall and police front window closed for Labor Day

By West Cook News | Aug 28, 2025

Brookfield Village Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

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September: 193 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from prison

By L. E. Silva | Aug 27, 2025

There are 193 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from prison in September.

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Oak Park Police Department highlights Fleet Watch program and updates on local policing

By West Cook News | Aug 27, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department shared information about its Fleet Watch program, celebrated National Dog Day with Pawfficer Howie, and posted updates on recent police activity in tweets dated August 26-27, 2025.

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Cook County declares disaster after August storms cause widespread flooding

By West Cook News | Aug 27, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has issued a disaster proclamation following storms and flooding that affected the area from August 16 to August 19, 2025.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Chicago Zoological Society

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 27, 2025

Chicago Zoological Society, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $60,000,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Week ending Sept. 6: 29 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. J. Gale | Aug 27, 2025

There were 29 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Operation Uplift Inc.

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 26, 2025

Operation Uplift Inc. was approved to receive a $3,475,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Brookfield Avenue paving project to temporarily affect traffic and commuter parking

By West Cook News | Aug 26, 2025

Repaving work is taking place along Brookfield Avenue between Prairie Avenue and Woodside Avenue, resulting in temporary changes to parking and traffic for commuters.