October, 2025 | West Cook News

West Central Consolidated Communications names Thomas Perfect as new executive director

By L. E. Silva | Oct 14, 2025

Thomas Perfect has been named the new Executive Director of West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3), the emergency dispatch center announced.

Cook County opens applications for $1,000 homeowner relief fund

By B. L. Wells | Oct 14, 2025

Cook County has introduced the Homeowner Relief Fund, offering one-time payments of $1,000 to eligible homeowners who have experienced significant property tax increases in recent years.

Western Springs Police Department reminds landscapers of proper leaf collection practices

By L. E. Silva | Oct 14, 2025

The Western Springs Police Department has issued a reminder to landscapers about proper leaf placement and collection within the Village of Western Springs.

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on police activity and breast cancer awareness efforts

By B. L. Wells | Oct 14, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department published summaries of recent police activities and announced their participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month on social media.

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Who from West Cook County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, Oct. 17?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 14, 2025

Friday, Oct. 17 will see these former West Cook County area high school stars in competition.

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Oct. 13

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2025

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, Oct. 13

Melrose Park responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 13, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in August.

Lyons Farmers Market to be held on three Wednesdays in October

By L. E. Silva | Oct 12, 2025

The Lyons Farmers Market will take place on three Wednesdays in October.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in West Cook County will compete on Wednesday, Oct. 15?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 12, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, this former West Cook County area high school star will be competing.

Home sales in Cook County during week ending Oct. 4

By R. M. Kim | Oct 11, 2025

There were 234 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Oak Park residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 11, 2025

Oak Park residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Oak Park and River Forest High School to host first Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner

By L. E. Silva | Oct 11, 2025

The Office of Equity and Student Success at Oak Park and River Forest High School is organizing its first annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner.

City of Countryside City Council met October 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Northlake City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Oct. 7

West Cook News

News from October 2025

West Central Consolidated Communications names Thomas Perfect as new executive director

Cook County opens applications for $1,000 homeowner relief fund

Western Springs Police Department reminds landscapers of proper leaf collection practices

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on police activity and breast cancer awareness efforts

Who from West Cook County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, Oct. 17?

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Oct. 13

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Oct. 13

Melrose Park responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

Lyons Farmers Market to be held on three Wednesdays in October

Which ex-high school standouts featured in West Cook County will compete on Wednesday, Oct. 15?

Home sales in Cook County during week ending Oct. 4

Oak Park residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

Oak Park and River Forest High School to host first Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner

City of Countryside City Council met October 8

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Oct. 7

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Oct. 8

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Oct. 7

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Sept. 15

City of Northlake City Council met Sept. 15

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 7

River Forest Village President Adduci implores Wintrust: ‘Our residents and businesses deserve better’ than stalled Lake & Lathrop project

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