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Cicero hosts Día de Los Muertos celebration featuring family activities and pet parade

By West Cook News | Nov 7, 2025

The Town of Cicero held its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration on November 2, 2025, bringing together families, friends, and pets for an afternoon focused on honoring loved ones who have passed away and celebrating cultural traditions.

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Cicero holds annual Halloween caravan for families and children

By West Cook News | Nov 7, 2025

The Town of Cicero held its annual Trick-or-Treat Caravan on October 31, 2025, with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting past 8 p.m. The event included more than a dozen stops across the town, featuring participation from the Cicero Fire...

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Cook County releases interactive map showing locations of rabid bats

By S. J. Chapman | Nov 7, 2025

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has launched an interactive map showing locations where bats that tested positive for rabies have been found in the county this year.

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Western Springs Senior Center to host Veterans Day lunch for local veterans

By West Cook News | Nov 7, 2025

Local veterans have been invited to attend a Veterans Day Lunch at the Western Springs Senior Center, located at 4211 Grand Avenue.

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Cook County sets mailing date for second installment property tax bills

By West Cook News | Nov 7, 2025

Cook County officials have announced that the second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2024 are expected to be mailed to approximately 1.8 million property owners on November 14, 2025.

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Which ex-West Cook County area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Nov. 10?

By S. J. Chapman | Nov 7, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Nov. 10.

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Oak Park Police Department posts updates on police activity and mediation services

By West Cook News | Nov 6, 2025

Oak Park Police Department shared updates on recent police activity summaries, crime maps for October, and promoted free mediation services for residents in early November 2025.

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Village of Brookfield Village Board met Nov. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 6, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Thursday, Nov. 6

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Cicero hosts annual indoor trick-or-treating event at community center

By West Cook News | Nov 6, 2025

Children and families gathered at the Cicero Community Center on October 29 for the town’s annual Trick or Treat event.

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La Grange announces pumpkin smash composting event for November 8

By West Cook News | Nov 5, 2025

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

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Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Nov. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 5, 2025

Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Nov. 5

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Which former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By N. A. Dorsey | Nov 5, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Riverside offers guidelines on proper leaf disposal and composting

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

Leaving piles of whole leaves on lawns can harm the grass, but there are better ways to use fallen leaves, according to local advice.

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Cook County buildings turn green for Operation Green Light for Veterans

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced that several county buildings will be illuminated with green lights from November 4 to 11 in recognition of Operation Green Light for Veterans.

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Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Nov. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 4

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Oak Park Police Department announces murder charge and shares police activity summaries

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department provided updates on recent police activities and announced a first-degree murder charge against Miles Brooks related to an incident involving his brother Anthony Brooks.

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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 3

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Village of Berkeley Village Board met Nov. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Nov. 4

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

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

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

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in West Cook County will compete on Friday, Nov. 7?

By N. A. Dorsey | Nov 4, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school standouts will be active on Friday, Nov. 7.