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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

News from October 2025

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Village of Lyons announces Halloween event at Smith Park

By L. E. Silva | Oct 7, 2025

The Village of Lyons has announced its annual Halloween event, "Monsters in Smith Park," which will take place on Friday, October 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The celebration is set to offer live entertainment, food, music, bounce houses, hayrides,...

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Who from West Cook County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, Oct. 10?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 6, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school standouts will be active on Friday, Oct. 10.

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DHS condemns assault on ICE officers in Norridge

By M. G. Wall | Oct 6, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement condemning assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers following two vehicular attacks in Norridge and Bensenville, Illinois.

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West Central Consolidated Communications appoints Thomas Perfect as executive director

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 6, 2025

West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) has announced the appointment of Thomas Perfect as its new Executive Director, effective October 20, 2025.

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Riverside Fire Department promotes lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week

By B. L. Wells | Oct 6, 2025

The Riverside Fire Department has joined with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to highlight fire safety during this year’s Fire Prevention Week, taking place from October 5 to 11.

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River Forest addresses community concerns following recent ICE activity

By L. E. Silva | Oct 6, 2025

The Village of River Forest has acknowledged recent immigration enforcement actions conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies in the area.

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Congress Park Metra Station completes north side access improvements

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 6, 2025

The north side entrance to the Congress Park Metra Station is now fully open following the completion of improvement work.

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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Northlake City Council met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

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Who are the West Cook County area high school alumni in action on Thursday, Oct. 9?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 6, 2025

This former West Cook County high school star set for games on Thursday, Oct. 9.

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This week's entertainment event in West Cook County: Oct. 5-11

By E. S. Schneider | Oct 5, 2025

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

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Metra seeks rider feedback on proposed cafe car service

By L. E. Silva | Oct 5, 2025

Metra has announced plans to introduce a cafe car service and is inviting the public to provide feedback on this new initiative.

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Fire & EMS Department schedules annual open house for fire prevention week

By B. L. Wells | Oct 5, 2025

The Department of Fire & EMS will host its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Monday, October 6.

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D200 school board receives state recognition for governance practices

By L. E. Silva | Oct 5, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 has announced that its Board of Education is among 42 school boards in Illinois to receive the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) 2025 School Board Governance Recognition designation.

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BREAKING: Federal law enforcement officers attacked in Broadview

By West Cook News Service | Oct 4, 2025

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs, said immigration enforcement officers on patrol near Broadview were rammed and boxed in by 10 cars before firing on an armed individual.

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Who among former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Wednesday, Oct. 8?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 4, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, this former West Cook County area high school star will be competing.

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Cook County home sales during week ending Sept. 27

By R. M. Kim | Oct 4, 2025

There were 1,230 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Village of Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 30

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Village of Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 30