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In the 2023-24 school year, 73.3% of Franklin Park School District 84 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Vehicle sticker renewal period open until June 30

The vehicle sticker renewal period will continue through June 30, as announced on May 21, 2025.

Western Spring police launch traffic safety campaign for Memorial Day

The Western Spring Police Department (WSPD) has initiated a traffic enforcement campaign aimed at ensuring safety during the holiday period.

Kyla Williams Tate honored as 2025 digital equity champion by NDIA

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has announced Kyla Williams Tate, the Digital Equity Director for Cook County Government, as a 2025 Digital Equity Champion.

Did Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.7% of the students in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 73.4% of Rhodes School District 84-5 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.4% of Rhodes School District 84-5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

West Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Tower Trot returns for its 48th year with races this Saturday

The 48th annual Tower Trot is set to take place this Saturday, May 24.

In 2023-24 school year, 73.6% of River Grove School District 85-5 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.6% of River Grove School District 85-5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Schiller Park School District 81 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.5% of the students in Schiller Park School District 81 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Government event this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this week.

Public Works Week celebrates contributions with theme "People, Purpose, Presence

National Public Works Week is being observed from May 18 to May 24, 2025.

Village Board sees new trustee and re-elections

Newly-elected Trustee Karen Martin took her oath of office at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on May 19.

National EMS Week celebrates frontline lifesavers from May 18-24

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, taking place from May 18 to May 24, 2025, is an occasion to honor the commitment of those who deliver essential lifesaving services on the frontlines.

Village sets date for annual household clean-up event

The Village has announced that its Annual Household Clean-Up Day will take place on Saturday, June 7.

Family & kids events this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in West Cook County this week.

Entertainment events this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in West Cook County this week.

Test expectations: How many Westchester School District 92-5 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.1% of Westchester School District 92-5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Public Administration industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across West Cook News publication area in 2024

An employer classified under the Public Administration industry based in the West Cook News publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Westchester School District 92-5 in 2023-24 school year?