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Proviso Township Board met Monday, Dec. 2

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Dec. 2

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Dec. 2

City of Northlake City Council met Dec. 2

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Dec. 2

Bellwood School District 88 Tax Levy Hearing 2024 & All Committee met Dec. 3

Bellwood School District 88 Tax Levy Hearing 2024 & All Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 3

Did LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.1% of the students in LaGrange Highlands School District 106 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Dec. 3

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, Dec. 3

Riverside launches survey for community input on business enhancement

The Riverside Economic Development Commission has launched a community survey aimed at collecting public opinions on enhancing business and services in the Village.

Congressman Chuy García shares updates on consular meeting and new role as Whip

In recent tweets dated December 4-5, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García discussed his participation in a roundtable with consular officials focusing on immigrant community issues.

Brookfield joins third cohort of EV readiness program

Brookfield has been selected as a participant in the third cohort of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Program.

Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Oak Park police detective

The Village of Oak Park, in collaboration with the Oak Park Police Department, has released details regarding the funeral services for Detective Allan Reddins.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in River Forest School District 90 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 60% of the students in River Forest School District 90 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

North Riverside residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

North Riverside residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Oak Park detective Allan Reddins

Many services at the Village Hall in Oak Park will be unavailable on Thursday, December 12, to allow employees to attend the funeral of Detective Allan Reddins.

García addresses diverse issues from Illinois anniversary to immigration

In recent tweets by Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García dated December 3-4, he celebrated Illinois' anniversary while addressing critical local concerns such as FEMA disaster assistance appeals and advocating against privately-run immigration...

Cicero kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

Residents of Cicero gathered at the Cicero Community Park for the town's annual Christmas Tree Lighting, despite temperatures in the mid-to-low 20s.

Cook County announces increase in minimum wage effective January

On December 2, 2024, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance.

Police apprehend suspect after chase ends in crash at River Forest business