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Cicero Fest draws over 10,000 attendees for four days of fun

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2025

The Town of Cicero recently hosted its annual Cicero Fest, a four-day event filled with music, food, rides, and family activities.

Village of Westchester Village Board met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of Westchester Village Board met Tuesday, July 8

Village of Westchester Committee of the Whole met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of Westchester Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, July 8

Village of River Forest Development Review Board met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of River Forest Development Review Board met Thursday, July 10

Village of Brookfield Village Board will meet July 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board will meet Monday, July 14

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met July 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, July 7

Village of Berkeley Planning and Zoning Commission met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of Berkeley Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, July 9

Village of Berkeley Village Board met June 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, June 17

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, July 9

City of Countryside City Council met June 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, June 11

City of Countryside City Council met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, July 9

City of Berwyn City Council met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, July 8

Forest Park School District 91 students suspended 23 times in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 12, 2025

There were 23 incidents of students being suspended in Forest Park School District 91 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Melrose Park responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By D. L. Caldwell | Jul 12, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per municipality in May.

Volunteers needed for Riverside's 150th anniversary celebration

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2025

Riverside is gearing up to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a special event, the Sesquicentennial Soirée and Silent Auction, scheduled for August 9.

River Forest Police crack down on speeding with heightened patrols in July

By West Cook News | Jul 11, 2025

The River Forest Police Department has announced an increase in patrols throughout July to target speeding and other traffic violations.

Oak Park ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By D. L. Caldwell | Jul 11, 2025

Oak Park residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

West Nile Virus warning issued due to increased mosquito activity

By West Cook News | Jul 11, 2025

The Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District (DVMAD) has informed the Village that recent warm and dry conditions have led to an increase in mosquitoes responsible for spreading the West Nile Virus (WNV).