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Western Springs announces holiday closures and services adjustments

By West Cook News | Dec 18, 2024

Village of Western Springs has announced several important updates for the upcoming holiday season.

Cicero hosts annual posada celebrating community unity

By West Cook News | Dec 18, 2024

On December 13, 2024, the Cicero Community Center hosted its annual posada, organized by the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee in partnership with the Town of Cicero.

Cook County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

By West Cook News | Dec 17, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $36,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 12.4%.

Lindop School District 92: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By West Cook News | Dec 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 37% of the students in Lindop School District 92 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Riverside seeks sponsors for sesquicentennial celebration

By West Cook News | Dec 17, 2024

The Village of Riverside is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025, marking a significant milestone since its incorporation in 1875.

Brookfield receives $600K grant for Creekside Park redevelopment

By West Cook News | Dec 17, 2024

The Village of Brookfield has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program.

37.7% of Komarek School District 94 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 37.7% of the students in Komarek School District 94 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

71.1% of Cook County students failed their 2023-24 English exam

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Cook County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Police arrest four after multiple Pride flag thefts in River Forest

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2024

River Forest, IL – On December 14, 2024, at around 1:37 AM, a River Forest Police Officer noticed a vehicle parked with its lights off in the 500 block of Thatcher Ave.

Chicago updates water treatment methods to reduce lead levels

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2024

The City of Chicago has recently made changes to its water treatment methods.

Cook County awards grants promoting digital inclusion through storytelling

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2024

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the recipients of the inaugural Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program.

Family & kids event this week in West Cook County: Dec. 15-21

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2024

Don't miss out on this family & kids event happening in West Cook County this week.

Did Central Stickney School District 110 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 39.4% of the students in Central Stickney School District 110 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.