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Cicero School District 99 administrators rank 420th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 26, 2025

Administrators in Cicero School District 99 earn an average of $110,416 per year, ranking 420th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Lyons School District 103 administrators rank 398th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 25, 2025

Administrators in Lyons School District 103 earn an average of $111,856 per year, ranking 398th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

College of DuPage theater presents 'Alice in TV-Land' at Western Springs

By West Cook News | Jun 25, 2025

The French Market in Western Springs is set to open its stalls today from 4 to 7 pm in front of the Tower Green.

New restaurant Cali Ve opens its doors in Cicero

By West Cook News | Jun 25, 2025

The town of Cicero recently celebrated the grand opening of Cali Ve, a new restaurant located at 3036 S. Laramie Avenue.

2024: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 administrators rank 344th highest in state for average salary

By West Cook News | Jun 24, 2025

Administrators in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 earn an average of $115,182 per year, ranking 344th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County launches criminal justice dashboard for improved transparency

By West Cook News | Jun 24, 2025

Today, Cook County officials introduced the Cook County Criminal Justice Dashboard, a new tool designed to enhance transparency and understanding of the local criminal justice system.

Komarek School District 94 administrators rank 330th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

Administrators in Komarek School District 94 earn an average of $115,909 per year, ranking 330th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in West Cook News publication area during 2024?

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across West Cook News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Village of Lyons Library hosts Independence Day celebration with parade and fireworks

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

The Village of Lyons Library invites the community to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4th.

Brookfield alters Fourth of July parade route due to construction

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

Brookfield's annual Fourth of July Parade will see a change in its route this year due to streetscape construction on Grand Boulevard.

Oak Park school to stage "The SpongeBob Musical" in July

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School will be presenting "The SpongeBob Musical," a stage adaptation of the well-known animated series.

Analysis: Berkeley School District 87 administrators rank 306th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By West Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

Administrators in Berkeley School District 87 earn an average of $117,706 per year, ranking 306th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.