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The Village of Riverside Public Works Department is set to oversee a sidewalk saw cutting project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety by addressing trip hazards caused by uneven concrete surfaces.

Hydrant flushing underway: residents advised on temporary water discoloration

The Department of Public Works has announced the commencement of fire hydrant flushing across the village, a routine part of its maintenance program.

French Market returns with local vendors and music class

The weekly French Market is set to reopen on Wednesday, May 7.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

Schiller Park School District 81: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.8% of the students in Schiller Park School District 81 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 85.9% of Berkeley School District 87 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 85.9% of Berkeley School District 87 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County hosts fifth Missing Persons Day on May 10

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office will hold its fifth annual Missing Persons Day on May 10.

Brookfield analyst recognized in West Suburban Chamber's '30 Under 40' list

Brookfield Management Analyst Noah Rife has been selected as one of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce’s "Regional 30 Under 40" recipients for 2025.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 8?

This former West Cook News area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, May 8.

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Sunday, May 4: Lyons Township High School standout Noah Jouras’ college team wins to George Washington Colonials

The game took place at Wilson Field.

Nazareth Academy standout Toni Rodriguez’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, May 4

The game took place at The Dome at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.

Entertainment events this week in West Cook County: May 4-10

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in West Cook County this week.

Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86.8% of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry file 14 petitions in West Cook News publication area throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in the West Cook News publication area submitted 14 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Oak Park And River Forest High School was well-represented by Cole Benson and four former teammates now on Illinois Wesleyan Titans during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Saturday, May 3

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

Lyons Township High School standout Tess Meyer’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Saturday, May 3