Local Government Policy News

Government event this week in West Cook County: Sept. 14-20

By L. A. Tran | Sep 15, 2025

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

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 15

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Northlake City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

Village of Forest Park Recreation Board met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 14, 2025

Village of Forest Park Recreation Board met Thursday, Sept. 11

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 14, 2025

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, Aug. 20

Proviso Township Board met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 14, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Tuesday, Aug. 19

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole will meet September 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 15

City of Northlake City Council met Aug. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 14, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Aug. 18

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Aug. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 14, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 18

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Sept. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 14, 2025

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 10

President Larry Dominick attends opening of Alexander’s Restaurant in Stickney

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 13, 2025

President Larry Dominick attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Alexander’s Restaurant in Stickney, highlighting the significance of supporting local businesses in neighboring areas. “Every new business that opens its doors is a sign of growth...

Oak Park ranks 91st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 13, 2025

Oak Park residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Chicago’s John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant kept Charlotte train murderer, arrested 14 times, on the streets

By West Cook News | Sep 13, 2025

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, headquartered in Chicago, gave $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to reduce jail use.

Student-directed play highlights leadership opportunities at Oak Park And River Forest High School

By L. E. Silva | Sep 12, 2025

Opening on Wednesday, September 17, "Perfect Arrangement," directed by senior Rowan Neville, is the latest production from Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Studio 200 program.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Melrose Park residents paid 43rd-largest sum per muncipality in July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 12, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in July.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: West Cook County Youth Club

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 12, 2025

West Cook County Youth Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $1,750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).