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Oak Park and River Forest High School releases final exam schedule

By West Cook News | May 15, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRFHS) has released details regarding final examinations.

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Larry Dominick begins sixth term as Cicero Town President

By West Cook News | May 15, 2025

Larry Dominick was inaugurated for a sixth term as Cicero Town President at Cicero Town Hall.

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Severe storms possible Thursday evening

By West Cook News | May 15, 2025

There is a possibility of severe weather this evening.

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Brookfield police join national "Click It or Ticket" campaign

By West Cook News | May 15, 2025

The Brookfield Police Department is participating in the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign, urging drivers to use seat belts.

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Lucy Goodwin, former Oak Park And River Forest High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By West Cook News | May 15, 2025

They open the tournament against Georgia Bulldogs.

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Sydney Ross, former Oak Park And River Forest High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By West Cook News | May 15, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number four seed.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Lyons School District 103 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.8% of the students in Lyons School District 103 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 76.4% of Cicero School District 99 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 76.4% of Cicero School District 99 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cicero holds 20th annual Clean-Up Day with hundreds participating

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

Hundreds of Cicero residents gathered for the town's 20th annual Clean-Up Day, an event that has become a celebrated tradition since its inception in 2005.

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Cicero honors local nurses on International Nurses Day

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

The Town of Cicero recognized the contributions of nurses from the Cicero Health Department on May 13, coinciding with International Nurses Day.

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Riverside encourages year-round support for pollinators over 'No Mow May

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

The Village of Riverside has announced its commitment to promoting sustainable landscaping practices that benefit pollinators and enhance the local ecosystem.

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Brookfield Aging Well Team offers session on QR codes, phone scams

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

Brookfield's Aging Well Team is set to host an informative session titled "Introduction to QR Codes and Avoiding Phone Scams and Robocalls."

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Oak Park Police Department engages community with charity events and mental health discussions

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department recently shared updates on their involvement in community events and important societal issues via social media posts dated May 13-14, 2025.

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Cicero hosts annual mother-son dance with '80s theme

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

The Cicero Community Center recently hosted the annual Mother-Son Dance, organized by the Cicero Youth Commission and the Department of Special Events.

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Brian Twomey, former Riverside Brookfield High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number three seed.

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Anthony Sorrentino, former Lyons Township High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

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Cain Headrick, former Divine Providence Catholic School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

They open the tournament against Northwood Timberwolves.

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Former River Forest High School standout Dylan Wipf’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 15

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number seven seed.

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Did Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By West Cook News | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 30% of the students in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oak Park residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

By West Cook News | May 13, 2025

Oak Park residents paid $965,068 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.