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Outstanding debt in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 reached $77.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 31, 2025

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 had the 11th highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Government event this August in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Jul 31, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this month.

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Rhodes School District 84-5 reports 41 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 31, 2025

There were 41 incidents of students being suspended in Rhodes School District 84-5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Cook County awards creative placemaking grants to 14 suburban nonprofit organizations

By West Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced that 14 nonprofit organizations will receive grants from the Cook County Arts Creative Placemaking program.

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Western Springs opens registration for First Responder Citizen Academy

By West Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

The Western Springs Police Department and the Department of Fire & EMS are offering an eight-week First Responder Citizen Academy.

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Cicero seniors attend GermanFest in Milwaukee during summer outing

By West Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

A group of senior residents from Cicero traveled to Milwaukee on July 25 for a day trip to GermanFest, an annual event celebrating German culture.

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Oak Park Police Department issues updates on activity summaries and reporting procedures

By West Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department released updates in late July 2025 about accessing recent police activity summaries and reporting illegally parked or abandoned vehicles.

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Leyden Community High School District 212 had $79.3 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 31, 2025

Leyden Community High School District 212's outstanding school debt reached $79.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $2,250,280 per student.

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J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 students suspended or expelled 7,519 times just in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 30, 2025

There were 7,519 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 50 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. J. Gale | Jul 30, 2025

There were 50 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Entertainment events this August in West Cook County

By H. S. Mark | Jul 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in West Cook County this month.

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Village warns residents about increased West Nile Virus risk from local mosquitoes

By West Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

Areas in the Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District are seeing higher levels of West Nile Virus (WNV) among adult mosquitoes, raising the risk of transmission to humans.

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West Nile virus risk rises; district increases evening mosquito spraying

By West Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

Several areas in the District are seeing higher levels of West Nile Virus (WNV) among adult mosquitoes, reaching a point where transmission to humans is considered likely.

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August: 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By L. E. Silva | Jul 29, 2025

There are 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from prison in August.

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Berkeley School District 87 had $87.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 29, 2025

Berkeley School District 87 had the seventh highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 Report: Suspensions and seven expulsions in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 totaled 568 just in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 29, 2025

There were 568 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Oak Park Police Department announces new campaign and posts activity summaries

By West Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department shared updates on recent police activities and introduced a new anti-panhandling initiative via Twitter on July 28 and July 29, 2025.

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Lyons Township High School District 204 students suspended 303 times during 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 29, 2025

There were 303 incidents of students being suspended just in Lyons Township High School District 204 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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West Cook News publication area records 7 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Information industry during 2024

By West Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Information employers across 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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Western Springs Recreation Department seeks public input for 2026 summer camp planning

By West Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

The Village of Western Springs Recreation Department has begun preparations for its 2026 Day Camp programs and is seeking community feedback.