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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By West Cook News | May 12, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry file 2 petitions in West Cook News publication area throughout 2024

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located within the West Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Melrose Park residents paid 44th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in March.

Entertainment events this week in West Cook County: May 11-17

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

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

Did Forest Park School District 91 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.1% of Forest Park School District 91 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Family & kids event this week in West Cook County: May 11-17

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

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

Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.7% of the students in Brookfield LaGrange Park School District 95 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met May 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 11, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 6

Cicero hosts job fair connecting residents with local employers

By West Cook News | May 11, 2025

The Town of Cicero recently hosted a job fair at the Cicero Community Center, providing local residents with opportunities to connect with potential employers.