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Brookfield Farmers Market begins new season on June 1

By West Cook News | May 31, 2024

The Brookfield Farmers Market, voted the No. 1 farmers market in Illinois in 2023 during a contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust, opens for the season on Saturday, June 1.

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Cicero honors Parent Patrol volunteers for their dedicated service

By West Cook News | May 30, 2024

Parent Patrol volunteers were honored for 15 years of service to the school children of the Town of Cicero at a luncheon hosted on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Cicero Community Center. Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, Supervisor Joe Virruso, Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari, Collector Fran Reitz, and Trustees Victor Garcia, Bob Porod, John Cava, and Blanca Vargas joined Parent Patrol Coordinator Ismael Vargas and officials from the town’s local school district to celebrate the anniversary.

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cook County announces new minimum wage rates effective July

By West Cook News | May 30, 2024

Cook County—Today, the Commission on Human Rights issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).

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Village presents comprehensive capital infrastructure plan

By West Cook News | May 29, 2024

Village staff and members of the Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers team presented the final Capital Infrastructure Plan (CIP) at the February 12, 2024, Board Meeting. The CIP is a comprehensive review of all the Village’s infrastructure to estimate project costs, prioritize projects based on an engineering risk assessment, and provide the Village with tools for long-term planning. The study included various infrastructure components:

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Oak Park plans flag raising ceremony and cookout for Juneteenth celebrations

By West Cook News | May 28, 2024

A flag-raising ceremony and community cookout will anchor Oak Park’s celebration of Juneteenth, considered by many as the true anniversary of emancipation in the United States. The events are coordinated by the Juneteenth Committee of community leaders and sponsored by the Village’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This year's theme is “Remembering OUR History and Claiming OUR Future.” The committee is co-chaired by Village Clerk Christina M. Waters and Chris Thomas, Founder and CEO of YourPassion1st.

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Berkeley School District 87 Board Facilities Committee met May 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 27, 2024

Berkeley School District 87 Board Facilities Committee met Thursday, May 20.

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Berkeley School District 87 Parent Teacher Advisory Committee met April 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Berkeley School District 87 Parent Teacher Advisory Committee met Tuesday, April 30

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Village of Franklin Park Tree Preservation Commission met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Village of Franklin Park Tree Preservation Commission met Tuesday, May 21

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Village of Forest Park Public Library Board met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Village of Forest Park Public Library Board met Monday, May 20

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Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Tuesday, May 21

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Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, May 23

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Village of Berkeley Village Board met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, May 21

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City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 20

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City of Northlake City Council met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, May 20

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City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

City of Countryside Flagg Creek Golf Course Administrative Board met Tuesday, May 21

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City of Countryside City Council met May 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, May 22

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Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2024

Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Monday, May 20

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Home sales in Cook County in week ending May 18

By West Cook News | May 25, 2024

There were 950 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Riverside Fire Department shares essential outdoor fireplace safety tips

By West Cook News | May 24, 2024

As the warmer months approach, many homeowners will spend more time outdoors, often utilizing outdoor fireplaces. While these fireplaces add warmth and ambiance to backyards, they also pose significant risks if not used properly. Careless misuse can result in injuries, unintended fires, or danger to others nearby.