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Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, June 9

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met June 9

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, June 9

Village of Brookfield Village Board met June 9

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, June 9

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met June 9

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, June 9

City of Countryside Board of Fire and Police Commission met June 10

City of Countryside Board of Fire and Police Commission met Tuesday, June 10

City of Countryside City Council met June 10

City of Countryside City Council met Tuesday, June 10

City of Berwyn City Council met June 10

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, June 10

La Grange School District 105 South administrators rank 171st highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in La Grange School District 105 South earn an average of $130,183 per year, ranking 171st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Weekly recap, week ending June 7 home sales in Cook County

There were 1,349 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending June 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

Test expectations: How many LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 37% of LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cicero hosts senior Father's Day celebration honoring community leaders

Laughter and gratitude filled the Cicero Community Center on June 11, as the town hosted its annual Senior Father’s Day Celebration.

Cicero hosts free tree giveaway promoting environmental awareness

On June 11, Cicero Town Hall became the center of a community-driven event aimed at environmental awareness and beautification.

Analysis: Mannheim School District 83 administrators rank 168th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Administrators in Mannheim School District 83 earn an average of $130,837 per year, ranking 168th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By West Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.5% of Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Riverside School District 96 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.6% of Riverside School District 96 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Countryside residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

Countryside residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Q3: Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 627 inmates sentenced in Cook County

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 627 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Cook County during the third quarter of 2025.

2024: Franklin Park School District 84 administrators rank 158th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Franklin Park School District 84 earn an average of $131,815 per year, ranking 158th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during July?