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OPRF high school parents unhappy with ‘detracked’ curriculum and instruction

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2024

OPRF high school administrators recently put more distance between themselves and the academic impact of equalizing freshman year with a “curriculum analysis” that was limited to a survey of student, staff and family feelings.

Illinois receives disaster declaration after severe storms

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2024

FEMA's Individual Assistance could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the severe weather Oak Park and surrounding areas experienced on July 13 through July 16, 2024.

Cook County approves property tax incentives aimed at semiconductor industry

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2024

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the property tax incentive ordinance on September 19, aiming to position Cook County as a leader in the semiconductor and microchip manufacturing industries. The new Class 8 MICRO incentive, effective immediately, aligns with the State of Illinois’ Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act and offers significant tax reductions to manufacturers of semiconductors, microchips, and associated components.

Early voting at Brookfield Village Hall runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2024

Brookfield Village Hall, located at 8820 Brookfield Ave., will serve as an early voting site for the U.S. Presidential General Election. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 21 and continues daily through Monday, Nov. 4. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday during this period.