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Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 18

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Aug. 26

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Aug. 26

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Aug. 26

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Sept. 23

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Sept. 23

Proviso Township Board met Sept. 18

Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, Sept. 18

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Sept. 23

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 23

Village announces leaf collection program starting October 21

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2024

The Village's Leaf Collection Program will start on Monday, October 21. Residents are reminded that leaves should not be placed at the curb until Saturday, October 19. Until then, residents are encouraged to mow or mulch any leaves.

Riverside announces election details for April 2025

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2024

Anyone interested in running for the office of Village President or Village Trustee for the Village of Riverside in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election can review the Election Information Guide (2025) on the Village website.

Rhodes School District 84-5 administrators rank 130th highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Rhodes School District 84-5 earn an average of $132,939 per year, ranking 130th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

National Preparedness Month promotes disaster readiness

September is National Preparedness Month to raise awareness and promote action to prepare for natural and man-made disasters. It also informs about the importance of planning before an emergency occurs to be better informed to recover.

Parkway Tree Replacement Program opens for fall

The Parkway Tree Replacement Program is now open for the fall season, allowing residents to replace or add a parkway tree while sharing the cost with the Village. Through this program, property owners will cover approximately 25% of the cost ($80.00), while the Village will handle the remaining 75% ($270.00). This fee includes the cost of the tree, shipping, and planting.

Analysis: Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 administrators rank 121st highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 earn an average of $133,861 per year, ranking 121st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Pumpkin smash composting event set for November 9 in Western Springs

By West Cook News | Sep 25, 2024

Green your Halloween by composting your pumpkin at the Western Springs Pumpkin Smash. The Pumpkin Smash is an effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop off jack-o-lanterns to be composted.

Construction update for Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot in Riverside

By West Cook News | Sep 25, 2024

Commuter Lot 8 Green Parking Lot construction continued last week. The General Contractor, MYS, completed pouring the curb and gutter and began installation of the exposed aggregate sidewalks.

2023: Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 administrators rank 102nd highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 earn an average of $137,161 per year, ranking 102nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

West Cook State House candidate, Suzanne Akhras Sahloul, is board member of pro-Hamas group

By LGIS News Service | Sep 24, 2024

Democrat Illinois State House candidate Suzanne Akhras Sahloul is an active board member for the Chicago branch of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), an organization whose leader said he was "happy" that Hamas attacked Israel last October 7.

Cicero breaks ground on first fully accessible playground

Town President Larry Dominick broke ground on Monday, September 23, 2024, on Cicero’s first fully disability-accessible playground. The event took place at 1844 S. Laramie Avenue and was attended by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), state, county, and town leaders.

Cicero police detectives receive Irma Ruiz Valor Award for heroic actions

Three Cicero Police Detectives have been honored with the Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association (HISLEA) Irma Ruiz Valor Award. The award ceremony took place on September 20, 2024.

Cook County awards $3.6M grants to social equity cannabis entrepreneurs

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the awarding of $3.6 million in Cook County Cannabis Development Grants to 40 entrepreneurs from communities historically affected by criminalization, incarceration, and exclusion due to the War on Drugs. The grants aim to support Cannabis Social Equity License holders in offsetting expenses related to opening and operating cannabis businesses in Illinois.

Proviso Township High School District 209 administrators rank 98th highest in state for average salary in 2023