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23.3% of Komarek School District 94 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.3% of the students in Komarek School District 94 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s sanitary district dissolution bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to establish procedures for dissolving certain sanitary districts.

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216 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from jail during June

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

There are 216 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from jail in June.

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Illinois Rep. Rashid dual language education bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By E. J. David | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to enhance dual language education in Illinois.

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Did Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.9% of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Sen. Harmon’s Early Education Act technical amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 23, 2025

State Sen. Don Harmon’s bill amending the Early Education Act passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Harmon’s transportation partnership technical amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 23, 2025

State Sen. Don Harmon authored a bill amending the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Harmon’s educational opportunity act technical amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 23, 2025

State Sen. Don Harmon authored a bill amending the Educational Opportunity for Military Children Act that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Harmon’s Executive Reorganization Implementation Act technical amendment passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 23, 2025

State Sen. Don Harmon authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, amending the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act’s short title for clarity.

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Brookfield Village Hall closes for Memorial Day; VFW hosts ceremony

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

Brookfield Village Hall offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Father's Day car show offers fun activities and classic cars

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

Treat Dad to a day of cool cars and fun this Father’s Day at the Annual Car Show on June 15th from 9 AM to 4 PM at Lyons Village Hall.

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Morton 201 Foundation awards scholarships at annual luncheon

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

The Morton 201 Foundation held its annual Pay It Forward Scholarship Luncheon on May 19 at Morton West High School.

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Oak Park Police Department shares crime updates and prevention tips with residents

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department uses social media to keep residents informed about local crime trends and safety measures.

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FOIA Request Sent to Village of Western Springs Regarding Email Keywords Search on May 23, 2025

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

FOIA Request to Village of Western Springs Regarding Email Keywords Search on May 23, 2025.

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Ava Kostecki, former Lyons Township High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 22 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

By West Cook News | May 23, 2025

The game took place in Saint Mary's Softball Field.

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Illinois Sen. Porfirio’s military leave amendment bill on paid funeral honors leave passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 22, 2025

State Sen. Mike Porfirio authored a bill expanding paid military leave for funeral honors that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Porfirio rooftop safety bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 22, 2025

State Sen. Mike Porfirio authored a bill on rooftop safety that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Test expectations: How many Lyons School District 103 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 71.3% of Lyons School District 103 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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23.6% of Cicero School District 99 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Cook News | May 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.6% of the students in Cicero School District 99 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Sen. Cervantes accident and health insurance bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | May 22, 2025

State Sen. Javier L. Cervantes authored a bill amending the Illinois Insurance Code that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.