Local Government Policy News

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, April 21

Village of Forest Park Public Library Board met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

Village of Forest Park Public Library Board met Monday, April 21

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met March 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, March 24

Village of Brookfield Village Board met March 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, March 24

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, April 21

City of Northlake City Council met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, April 21

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 21

City of Countryside City Council met March 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, March 26

Cicero introduces free tree program to enhance community and environment

By West Cook News | Apr 25, 2025

In Cicero, Town President Larry Dominick planted a young tree in the neighborhood to mark Earth Day.

Ehlert Park Inclusive Playground opening in Brookfield set for May 3

By West Cook News | Apr 25, 2025

Join Brookfield Parks & Rec for the Ehlert Park Inclusive Playground Grand Opening on May 3 Brookfield Parks & Recreation invites the public to the grand opening of the new Ehlert Park Inclusive Playground.

GOP activist Mueller: ‘Boys retain a physical advantage in muscle and size no matter if they cut off their penis’

By West Cook News reports | Apr 25, 2025

Following the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) announcement that it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning biological males from participating in female sports, critics including William Mueller have accused the organization of capitulating to “left-wing insanity” and endangering girls.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | Apr 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.1% of the students in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.