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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Aug. 25?

By S. J. Chapman | Aug 22, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Aug. 25.

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Debt in Lyons School District 103 hit $5.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 21, 2025

Lyons School District 103's outstanding school debt reached $5.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $259,474 per student.

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Back-to-School Night set for August at Oak Park And River Forest High School

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2025

Parents and guardians are invited to attend Back-to-School Night at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Dominican University

By D. L. Caldwell | Aug 21, 2025

Dominican University, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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FOIA request sent to City of Northlake regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Northlake regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Berwyn regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Berwyn regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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Founder of League of American Workers on Russiagate: 'A totally corrupt legacy media facilitated the entire sham'

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, has criticized the mainstream media for what he describes as pushing the "Russia Hoax" against former President Donald Trump.

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Brookfield Beautification Commission announces July Garden Recognition Award winner

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2025

Bobbie and Bill Whigam have been recognized by the Brookfield Beautification Commission as the July winners of the Garden Recognition Program.

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Debt in River Grove School District 85-5 hit $5.8 million in fiscal year 2024

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 20, 2025

River Grove School District 85-5 had the 29th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Aug. 30?

By A. J. Gale | Aug 20, 2025

There were 42 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 30.

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Brookfield Avenue repaving project temporarily limits commuter parking near Metra stations

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2025

Repaving work is underway on Brookfield Avenue between Prairie Avenue and Woodside Avenue, leading to temporary restrictions on commuter parking during construction hours.

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Cicero asks residents affected by storms to complete damage assessment survey

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2025

The Town of Cicero, in collaboration with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), is requesting that residents impacted by recent storms and sewer backups fill out a voluntary survey.

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Oak Park Police Department shares updates on suicide prevention event and local crime

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department used its Twitter account in August 2025 to inform residents about an upcoming suicide prevention event, recent police activity summaries, and strategies to prevent home burglaries.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 23?

By N. A. Dorsey | Aug 20, 2025

This former West Cook News area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: River Forest School District 90’s outstanding debt hit $5.9 million

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 19, 2025

River Forest School District 90's outstanding school debt reached $5.9 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $444,049 per student.

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Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Aug 19, 2025

West Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Cook County completes solar panel installation at Markham Courthouse

By West Cook News | Aug 19, 2025

The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management has completed the installation of 1,346 solar panels on the roof of the Sixth Municipal District - Markham Courthouse in Markham, Illinois.

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Cook County asks residents to report damage from August storms for potential aid

By West Cook News | Aug 19, 2025

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is assessing the impact of severe storms and flash flooding that took place from August 16 to August 19, 2025.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Mannheim School District 83’s outstanding debt hit $8.8 million

By W. E. Benitez | Aug 18, 2025

Mannheim School District 83 had the 38th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across West Cook News publication area during 2024

By West Cook News | Aug 18, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing 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.