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La Grange announces pumpkin smash composting event for November 8

Residents of La Grange and La Grange Park are being encouraged to compost their Halloween pumpkins as part of the 2025 Pumpkin Smash event.

By West Cook News | Nov 5, 2025

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La Grange introduces new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters

The Village of La Grange has introduced new rules for the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motor driven vehicles.

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s administrative procedure act technical amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, making a technical amendment to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

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Illinois Sen. Cervantes employment verification bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Sen. Javier L. Cervantes authored a bill amending the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s amendment to comprehensive health insurance plan act passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, amending the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act’s short title section.

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Rep. Davis urges citizens to work with local lawmakers on child-welfare oversight: 'Engage your local representative'

By A. H. Peralta | Nov 3, 2025

Jed Davis, a house representative from Illinois, has called for citizens to collaborate with local lawmakers to review state laws regarding investigator credentials and enhance accountability in child-welfare cases.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s civil procedure code amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to amend the Code of Civil Procedure’s short title and designate sections for civil practice and administrative review.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s joint-use airport tax limitation bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Oct 31, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch’s bill restricting municipal taxes on joint-use airports passed both the House and Senate in the Illinois General Assembly.

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This November's government event in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Oct 31, 2025

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

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Illinois Sen. Harmon’s Liquor Control Act technical amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Oct 31, 2025

State Sen. Don Harmon authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate amending the Liquor Control Act of 1934 with a technical change to its short title.

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Cook County commissioner Morrison seeks investigation into Broadview’s $44 million deficit, missing audits

By West Cook News reports | Oct 23, 2025

Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison is calling for a full investigation into Broadview’s finances, citing a $44 million unrestricted net deficit, growing liabilities, and the village’s failure to release audited financial statements since April 2022.

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La Grange residents petition against demolition of historic Jackson Square building

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 21, 2025

A historic building in La Grange's district, known for its classic facade and housing an antique mall, faces demolition to make way for a new condominium project.

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West Cook County's local government meeting today at 7 pm

By E. J. David | Oct 21, 2025

West Cook County Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 7 pm.

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Government event in West Cook County scheduled for Oct. 19-25

By L. A. Tran | Oct 20, 2025

The upcoming week in West Cook County includes this scheduled event.

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La Grange Police Department to host DEA Drug Take Back Day October 25

By A. H. Peralta | Oct 20, 2025

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold a nationwide event to collect unwanted, unused, and expired medications on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

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Village of La Grange announces job openings in fire, finance, and police departments

By A. H. Peralta | Oct 17, 2025

The Village of La Grange has announced openings for several positions across its departments.

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Village of La Grange updates residents on lead service line inventory and compliance

By N. D. Moriarty | Oct 17, 2025

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) oversees the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), a federal regulation that aims to ensure safe drinking water by requiring community water systems to track and manage lead service lines.

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Plan Commission to consider redevelopment proposal for 112 E. Burlington Avenue

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 17, 2025

The Plan Commission is scheduled to review a redevelopment proposal for 112 E. Burlington Avenue, also known as Jackson Square, on October 14, 2025.

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Melrose Park responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 13, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Oak Park residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 11, 2025

Oak Park residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.