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Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, Nov. 20

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Nov. 18

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Nov. 18

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole will meet Dec. 16

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, Dec. 16

City of Northlake Budget Committee met Nov. 20

City of Northlake Budget Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 20

City of Northlake City Council met Nov. 18

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Nov. 18

Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2024

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16.

Prairie State taxes: Countryside residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid for September

By West Cook News | Dec 14, 2024

Countryside residents paid $912,662 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Dec 14, 2024

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

Oak Park Elementary School District 97: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By West Cook News | Dec 14, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 44% of the students in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

44% of La Grange School District 105 South students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 44% of the students in La Grange School District 105 South passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Congressman Chuy García comments on FTC actions and community events

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García discusses key issues through recent tweets dated December 12-13, 2024.

Riverside prepares for sesquicentennial celebration in January

The Village of Riverside is set to commemorate its 150th anniversary with a special opening ceremony on January 15, 2025.

Brookfield receives $140K from IEPA for electric vehicle infrastructure

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $140,000 grant to the Village of Brookfield.

Entertainment event this weekend in West Cook County: Friday, Dec. 13 - Sunday, Dec. 15

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in West Cook County this weekend.

46.3% of River Grove School District 85-5 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 46.3% of the students in River Grove School District 85-5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Brookfield invites entrepreneurs to learn about new retail incubator

The Brookfield Community Development Department is inviting entrepreneurs to an informational session on December 19, 2024, regarding the Brookfield Shops at Progress Park retail incubator program.

Cook County PTAX group calls for reforms after new study reveals inequities

The Cook County Property Tax (PTAX) Reform Group, in partnership with Josh Myers Valuation Solutions, has released a study focusing on commercial property valuation practices in Cook County.

Congressman Chuy García discusses community celebrations and constituent concerns

Congressman Chuy García posted several tweets on December 12 focusing on community events like Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe and addressing local needs for warming centers amidst cold weather conditions.

Congressman Chuy García shares updates on weather alert and NDAA vote

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García provided key updates via social media on December 11-12, including warnings about a cold front in Illinois' 4th district and his opposition to increased defense spending in the FY2025 NDAA.

Cook County advises pet safety measures amid forecasted freezing temperatures