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Village offers free e-waste home collection; sign-up deadline is September 11

By West Cook News | Aug 13, 2024

Residents in the Village's waste collection program can now sign up to have electronic waste collected from their homes. There is no additional charge for this service. Requests must be received by 6:00 PM on September 11, 2024, for collection during the week of September 16 through March 20, 2024. This service is available twice a year, with the next e-waste collection scheduled for March 2025.

Effective DIY methods for controlling mosquito populations

By West Cook News | Aug 13, 2024

Sprays only kill adult mosquitoes that fly directly into the mist. Resting adults or mosquito larvae are not affected. The insecticide used in spraying dissipates within 1-3 days. Adult mosquitoes generally fly at dusk and dawn. Public health departments spray in the evenings during mosquito-borne disease outbreaks; spraying at other times is usually ineffective. However, spraying also kills lightning bugs, butterflies, and bees.

Village announces traffic impact due to water main replacement on 31st Street

By West Cook News | Aug 13, 2024

As part of the planned 2024 Water Main Improvements Project, the Village will replace the water main along 31st Street from Maple Avenue to Sunnyside Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 19, with preliminary construction preparation starting later this week. The project is expected to be substantially complete by early November.

Vehicle stickers and pet tags now available; renewals due by September 30

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2024

Vehicle stickers and pet tags are now available for purchase. Renewal invoices have been mailed to all residences and are due by September 30. For information on how to renew online, residents can visit the Vehicle Sticker and Pet Tag webpages. New residents or those purchasing a vehicle sticker for the first time should obtain a new sticker within 30 days of moving to the Village or acquiring a new vehicle or pet.

Democratic National Convention to impact Chicago transportation and security

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2024

Officials are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago from August 19-22 by calling 9-1-1.

Village Hall announces early closing times for select Fridays in August

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2024

Beginning Friday, Aug. 16 and including Aug. 23 and Aug. 30, Village Hall will be open only from 9 a.m. until noon. Anyone needing to conduct in-person business on those dates is encouraged to do so in the morning.

Mosquito abatement district plans spraying in parts of Brookfield on Aug. 12

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2024

The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District has announced that due to elevated levels of West Nile Virus, adult mosquito control operations are planned for Monday, Aug. 12, between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight, weather permitting. The areas affected include all locations within the villages of North Riverside, Riverside (east of 1st Ave), Lyons, McCook and Brookfield (north of 31st Street and west of Forest Avenue, and south of Plainfield Road).

Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Aug. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Thursday, Aug. 8

Village of Western Springs Public Health & Safety Committee met Aug. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

Village of Western Springs Public Health & Safety Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 7

Village of Western Springs Liquor Control Commission met Aug. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

Village of Western Springs Liquor Control Commission met Thursday, Aug. 8

Village of Forest Park Village Council met July 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Thursday, July 11

Village of Bellwood Village Board met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, July 17

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met July 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 15

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole will meet Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, Aug. 12

City of Northlake City Council met July 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, July 15

City of Northlake City Council will meet Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

City of Northlake City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 12

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Aug. 6

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 6

Home prices in Cook County during June 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By West Cook News | Aug 12, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 19.3%.