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Cicero expands police fleet with six new SUVs for enhanced patrol coverage

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 9, 2025

The Town of Cicero has added six new police SUVs to its fleet, aiming to improve the operational capacity of the Cicero Police Department.

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Inside L'Arche Chicago—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 9, 2025

L'Arche Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $242,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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First Avenue to close for one week for BNSF railroad bridge repairs

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 8, 2025

First Avenue will be closed to traffic from Ogden Avenue to just south of the Forest Avenue/Ridgewood Road intersection beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 15 and continuing until 5 p.m. on Monday, September 22.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Support Services

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 8, 2025

Community Support Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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First Avenue in Riverside set for one-week closure due to railroad repairs

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 8, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has approved a road closure on First Avenue (IL Route 171) for the week of September 15 to September 22, following a request from Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad.

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Blythe Park Elementary seeks community input on new playground design

By West Cook News | Sep 8, 2025

Blythe Park Elementary School has started the planning phase for a new playground, which is expected to be completed by summer 2026.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: A House in Austin

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 7, 2025

A House in Austin, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $27,500 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Entertainment event this week in West Cook County: Sept. 7-13

By E. S. Schneider | Sep 7, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in West Cook County this week.

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Broadview - Village of Westchester Joint Water Agency Board of Directors met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Broadview - Village of Westchester Joint Water Agency Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Westchester Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Westchester Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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Village of Westchester GROW Ecological Commission met Sept. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Westchester GROW Ecological Commission met Thursday, Sept. 4

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City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met September 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 2

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Village of Stickney Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Stickney Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Village of River Forest Economic Development Commission met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of River Forest Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 13

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Village of Hodgkins President and Village Board met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Hodgkins President and Village Board met Wednesday, Aug. 6

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Village of Franklin Park Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Franklin Park Fire and Police Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Village of Forest Park Village Council met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, Aug. 11

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Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 2