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Western Springs declares May 23 as Rugeley Day

By West Cook News | May 22, 2025

In the late 1950s, Western Springs engaged in a program aimed at fostering international peace and understanding by pairing communities worldwide.

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Lyons announces sale of vehicle stickers; deadline set for June 30

By West Cook News | May 22, 2025

Vehicle stickers are now available for purchase in Lyons and must be displayed by Monday, June 30 to avoid late fees or citations.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 25?

By West Cook News | May 22, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 25.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Berwyn South School District 100 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.2% of the students in Berwyn South School District 100 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Sen. Lightford’s teacher evaluation reform bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 21, 2025

State Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to amend the Illinois School Code with new teacher evaluation and dismissal procedures.

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Illinois Sen. Cervantes criminal justice information authority bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 21, 2025

State Sen. Javier L. Cervantes authored a bill expanding the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority's roles that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Cervantes indigent defendant assessment waiver bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 21, 2025

State Sen. Javier L. Cervantes authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to amend criminal procedure for assessment waivers for indigent defendants in Illinois.

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Test expectations: How many Franklin Park School District 84 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

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.

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Illinois Sen. Harmon’s pension and victim rights bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 21, 2025

State Sen. Don Harmon authored a bill addressing parole, pensions, and victim rights that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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ComEd offers bill support resources amid rising summer energy costs

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

As summer nears, ComEd customers might experience a rise in energy costs due to a recent energy capacity auction conducted by PJM.

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Vehicle sticker renewal period open until June 30

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

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

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Western Spring police launch traffic safety campaign for Memorial Day

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

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

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Kyla Williams Tate honored as 2025 digital equity champion by NDIA

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

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.

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Oak Park Police Department shares resources and updates on local crime activities

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

In recent posts dated May 20 and May 21, the Oak Park Police Department shared valuable resources including a Crime Tip Hot Line and updates on local police activities and crime mapping.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24?

By West Cook News | May 21, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24.

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

By West Cook News | May 20, 2025

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.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in West Cook News publication area were approved during 2024?

By West Cook News | May 20, 2025

In 2024, 97.4% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the West Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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

By West Cook News | May 20, 2025

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.

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Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

By West Cook News | May 20, 2025

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

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

By West Cook News | May 20, 2025

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