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Did River Forest School District 90 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.6% of River Forest School District 90 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Traffic increases expected near Brookfield Zoo and high school due to weekend events

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2025

Residents and visitors in the area around Brookfield Zoo and Riverside-Brookfield High School should anticipate increased traffic from June 20 to June 22.

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River Forest police launch Fourth of July traffic safety campaign

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2025

The River Forest Police Department has initiated a traffic safety campaign focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers, set to run from June 20 through July 7.

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Cooling centers open in Cook County amid forecasted high temperatures

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2025

Cook County is preparing for an anticipated heatwave by opening cooling centers across the region.

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Analysis: Westchester School District 92-5 administrators rank 252nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 19, 2025

Administrators in Westchester School District 92-5 earn an average of $121,330 per year, ranking 252nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 24.4% of LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By West Cook News | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.4% of LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oak Park Police Department provides updates on police activity and community events

By West Cook News | Jun 19, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department issued several updates regarding local police activities, construction project tracking tools available online for residents' convenience, and changes in municipal service hours due to Juneteenth observances.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 53 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending June 28

By A. J. Gale | Jun 18, 2025

There were 53 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 28.

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Riverside School District 96: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 27.4% of Riverside School District 96 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 administrators rank 247th highest in state for average salary

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

Administrators in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 earn an average of $121,607 per year, ranking 247th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

FOIA request sent to Office of Stickney Village President regarding mayor's emails on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Stickney Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Lyons Village President regarding emails on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to the Office of Lyons Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Brookfield Village President regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Brookfield Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Western Springs Village President regarding emails on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Western Springs Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Northlake City Mayor regarding emails from mayor or president on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Northlake City Mayor regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Forest Park Village President regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Forest Park Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Westchester Village President regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to the Office of Westchester Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Oak Park Village President regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to the Office of Oak Park Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Maywood Village President regarding mayor's emails on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Maywood Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Office of Brookfield Village President regarding mayor's emails on June 18, 2025

By West Cook News | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Brookfield Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.