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Hodgkins residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By West Cook News | Sep 4, 2024

Hodgkins residents paid $935,630 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

Burlington Avenue infrastructure project set to begin in early September

By West Cook News | Sep 4, 2024

The Village is facilitating a pedestrian and Central Business District improvement project utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding. This project will be separated into two phases, starting in early September and finishing in summer 2025. The project area is Burlington Avenue, from Wolf Road to Grand Avenue. The work is generally focused on the south half of the roadway and south side sidewalk area.

IDPH offers webinar series providing resources for suicide prevention during September

By West Cook News | Sep 4, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is marking National Suicide Prevention and Action Month by launching a September Suicide Prevention Webinar Series. This initiative aims to provide resources for schools, families, workplaces, and veterans.

Village expresses sympathy for CTA shooting victims

By West Cook News | Sep 3, 2024

The Village of River Forest has expressed its sympathies for the families of the four victims in Monday's tragic shooting on the CTA Blue Line. The village extended gratitude to all CTA employees and public safety professionals who responded to the scene, including its own patrol officers.

Cicero Public Library inaugurates new rooms enhancing community services

By West Cook News | Sep 3, 2024

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:30 am, the Town of Cicero Public Library celebrated the inauguration of two new rooms with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2024

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

Cicero Fire Department to host open house on September 1

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2024

The Cicero Fire Department will host an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Public Safety Building, 5410 W. 34th Street.

Village of Berkeley Planning & Zoning Commission met August 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 2, 2024

Village of Berkeley Planning & Zoning Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 27.

Village informs residents about unregulated contaminant testing in drinking water

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2024

The Village recently distributed a postcard to all households, providing information about drinking water testing. The communication aims to inform residents about unregulated contaminant testing in their water supply.

Cicero crowns Dayanara Parra as Miss Cicero 2024-2025

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2024

The Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee held its annual Mexican Queen Pageant on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM, celebrating the theme “Time of Women.” The event featured a group of young women competing for the title of Miss Cicero.

Cicero hosts grand finale of Summer in the Park

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2024

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Cicero Community Park hosted the grand finale of Summer in the Park, an event organized by the Town of Cicero and the Department of Special Events. The day began at 4 PM with a variety of activities that engaged families and friends.