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Oak Park middle schools 'are not safe’: Teachers pull back curtain on violent behavior and lack of discipline

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2024

A rise in students physically assaulting other students, students physically assaulting teachers and staff, non-physical bullying, leaving and returning the classroom and school property without authorization, students locking teachers and other students out of classrooms, and teachers disciplined by administrators for intervening, are some first-hand examples of student behavior and failed school policy given by Oak Park District 97 teachers at last week’s board meeting.

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Village of Western Springs President and Board of Trustees met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Western Springs President and Board of Trustees met Monday, May 6

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Village of Western Springs Finance Committee met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Western Springs Finance Committee met 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 28.

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Village of River Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met May 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of River Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, May 29

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Village of Berkeley Village Board met May 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, May 7

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Proviso Township Board met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Proviso Township Board met Monday, May 6

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City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 6

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City of Northlake City Council met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, May 6

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City of Countryside City Council met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, May 8

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Village of Western Springs Public Health & Safety Committee met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Western Springs Public Health & Safety Committee met Monday, May 28

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Village of Forest Park Village Council met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, May 28

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 28

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Village of Brookfield Village Board met May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2024

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, May 28

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2024

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

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Riverside plans year-long celebration for 150th anniversary

By West Cook News | Jun 2, 2024

The Village of Riverside is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary of incorporation in 2025. The Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee has initiated the organization of various events and activities that will run through December 2025 to mark this significant milestone.

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Cicero congratulates Emily Apango on competing in the 2024 Miss Illinois Teen

By West Cook News | Jun 2, 2024

Town President Larry Dominick and Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar greeted Miss Teen 2024 competitor Emily Apango and her father. Emily Apango, 17, is the first Miss Teen from Cicero to compete at this level of a state competition at the 103rd Miss Illinois Teen 2024.

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Cicero honors firefighters for saving woman's life during apartment fire

By West Cook News | Jun 2, 2024

The Cicero Fire Department honored four firefighters on May 28, 2024, for their life-saving efforts during a fire incident in February. Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees, and the Fire Department recognized the firefighters for rescuing a woman trapped in a burning apartment building.

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Cicero honors fallen veterans with Memorial Day ceremony

By West Cook News | Jun 1, 2024

The Town of Cicero commemorated Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024, with a ceremony at Cicero Plaza honoring veterans who sacrificed their lives for the country. The event was co-sponsored by Town President Larry Dominick and Mario Castaneda of State Farm Insurance.

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Cook County home sales during week ending May 25

By West Cook News | Jun 1, 2024

There were 449 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Village of Brookfield reorganizes front counter to enhance service efficiency

By West Cook News | May 31, 2024

The Village of Brookfield has announced a reorganization of its front counter operations aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving resident satisfaction.