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La Grange School District 105 South Report: Suspensions in La Grange School District 105 South totaled 27 in 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 23, 2025

There were 27 incidents of students being suspended in La Grange School District 105 South during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Oak Park Police Department announces National Night Out event and posts activity summaries

By West Cook News | Jul 23, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department announced plans for its upcoming National Night Out event in tweets dated July 22-23, 2025.

La Grange School District 102 students suspended 40 times during 2023-24 school year

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 22, 2025

There were 40 incidents of students being suspended in La Grange School District 102 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Village authorizes early refuse collection due to extreme heat forecast

By West Cook News | Jul 22, 2025

Due to an extreme heat forecast for Thursday, July 24, the Village has allowed Flood Brothers to start refuse collection at 6:00 a.m. This decision aims to ensure the health and safety of the collection crews.

Preckwinkle announces $25 million grants for gun violence intervention programs

By West Cook News | Jul 22, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with the Cook County Justice Advisory Council and non-profit leaders, announced $25 million in grant awards to address gun violence through community-based programming.

Burlington Avenue improvement project nears completion in Western Springs

By West Cook News | Jul 22, 2025

The Burlington Avenue Improvement Project is nearing completion, with significant infrastructure upgrades both below and above ground.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across West Cook News publication area

By West Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services 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.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Berwyn South School District 100 during 2023-24 school year?

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 21, 2025

There were 169 incidents of students being suspended just in Berwyn South School District 100 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Law enforcement unites for "Illinois Speed Awareness Day" on July 23

By West Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

River Forest, IL – The River Forest Police Department is joining forces with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) to combat speeding in Illinois.

Students suspended or expelled 107 times in 2023-24 school year in Berwyn North School District 98

By W. E. Benitez | Jul 20, 2025

There were 107 incidents of students being suspended or expelled in Berwyn North School District 98 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.