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Melrose Park residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in September.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 33.2% of the students in Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

ExxonMobil donates to Cicero's Shop with a Cop event

The Cicero Police Department has announced a donation from ExxonMobil to support the annual Shop with a Cop event.

Residential stormwater program offers fee credits for eligible projects

The Residential Stormwater Management Program is designed to tackle ongoing drainage issues that lead to code violations and property damage within communities.

Brookfield Police Department receives ballistic shields through ILEAS program

Earlier this month, the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) informed Brookfield Police Chief Michael Kuruvilla that the department would receive two ballistic shields.

Did Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 35.3% of the students in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Overnight parking enforcement paused during holidays; snow rules still apply

Overnight street parking enforcement will be suspended from December 23 until January 1 for the holiday season.

Cicero hosts annual brunch honoring fire department's dedication

The Clergy Committee and the Town of Cicero organized their annual Christmas Appreciation Brunch for the Cicero Fire Department on December 10, 2024.

Brookfield forestry foreman awarded for outstanding landscaping efforts

Victor Janusz, the Forestry Foreman for Brookfield Village, has been honored with a Gold Leaf Award by the International Society of Arboriculture.

Western Springs announces holiday closures and services adjustments

Village of Western Springs has announced several important updates for the upcoming holiday season.

Cicero hosts annual posada celebrating community unity

On December 13, 2024, the Cicero Community Center hosted its annual posada, organized by the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee in partnership with the Town of Cicero.

Cook County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

In October, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $36,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 12.4%.

Lindop School District 92: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 37% of the students in Lindop School District 92 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Riverside seeks sponsors for sesquicentennial celebration

The Village of Riverside is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025, marking a significant milestone since its incorporation in 1875.

Brookfield receives $600K grant for Creekside Park redevelopment