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Did Schiller Park School District 81 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.5% of the students in Schiller Park School District 81 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Government event this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this week.

Public Works Week celebrates contributions with theme "People, Purpose, Presence

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

National Public Works Week is being observed from May 18 to May 24, 2025.

Village Board sees new trustee and re-elections

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

Newly-elected Trustee Karen Martin took her oath of office at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on May 19.

National EMS Week celebrates frontline lifesavers from May 18-24

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, taking place from May 18 to May 24, 2025, is an occasion to honor the commitment of those who deliver essential lifesaving services on the frontlines.

Village sets date for annual household clean-up event

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

The Village has announced that its Annual Household Clean-Up Day will take place on Saturday, June 7.

Family & kids events this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

By West Cook News | May 19, 2025

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

Entertainment events this week in West Cook County: May 18-24

By West Cook News | May 18, 2025

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

Test expectations: How many Westchester School District 92-5 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.1% of Westchester School District 92-5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Public Administration industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across West Cook News publication area in 2024

By West Cook News | May 18, 2025

An employer classified under the Public Administration industry based in the West Cook News publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Westchester School District 92-5 in 2023-24 school year?

By West Cook News | May 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.9% of the students in Westchester School District 92-5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Susan Buchanan, who once told Oak Park mayor 'your skin is light enough,' has resigned from Oak Park Village Board

By LGIS News Service | May 18, 2025

Susan Buchanan, the Oak Park Trustee who once berated her colleagues for offering their opinions on a proposed village "diversity statement," has resigned her position after six years on the board.