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Cicero holds prayer vigil for unity amid challenging times

By B. L. Wells | Oct 28, 2025

Town of Cicero residents, local leaders, and faith communities gathered at the Cicero Community Center on October 23, 2025, for an evening prayer vigil focused on hope and healing.

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Illinois officials plan appeal after denial of federal disaster aid for summer floods

By B. L. Wells | Oct 28, 2025

The City of Chicago, working with Cook County and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), announced plans to appeal the denial of a Presidential Disaster Declaration request.

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Brookfield Aging Well Team organizes holiday sing-along bingo for seniors

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 28, 2025

The Brookfield Aging Well Team is inviting residents to participate in a Holiday Music Sing-Along Bingo event.

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Who among former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 31?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 28, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school athletes will take part in events on Friday, Oct. 31.

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President of Republican County Chairmen's Association on faith and leadership: 'God hath not given to us the spirit of fear'

By L. G. Copeland | Oct 27, 2025

Rhonda Belford, president of the Republican County Chairmen's Association, said that citizens should act with confidence, seek answers, and root public service in faith.

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State Senator Chesney: Next generation of leaders will 'pay the price' because 'they were afforded a bad education'

By E. J. Cuellar | Oct 27, 2025

Andrew Chesney, a State Senator from Illinois, has expressed concerns about the impact of politics on children's education.

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Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2025

Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 27

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Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2025

Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 27

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Village of Brookfield Village Board met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Oct. 27

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Orchesis Fall Showcase to feature student choreography at Oak Park and River Forest High School

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 26, 2025

The Orchesis Contemporary Dance Company will present its annual Fall Showcase this weekend at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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Metra proposes $1.1 billion budget for 2026 with fare increase

By B. L. Wells | Oct 26, 2025

Metra has announced a proposed budget of $1.1 billion for 2026, which includes the first fare increase since 2018.

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Who from West Cook County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 26, 2025

These ex-West Cook County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexico drug offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By West Cook News | Oct 25, 2025

Jorge Carapia Mandujano, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for being under the influence of a controlled substance and two counts of drug possession, arrested for drug possession, and with a third pending charge for drug possession, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole will meet October 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 25, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, October 27

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Village of River Forest Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Village of River Forest Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 23

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Village of River Forest Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Village of River Forest Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 23

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Village of Forest Park Environmental Control Commission met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

Village of Forest Park Environmental Control Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24

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City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met Oct. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 22