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Home sales in Cook County during week ending Aug. 30

By R. M. Kim | Sep 6, 2025

There were 1,340 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Broadview - Village of Westchester Joint Water Agency Board of Directors met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Broadview - Village of Westchester Joint Water Agency Board of Directors met Wednesday, Sept. 3

Village of Westchester Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Westchester Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 3

Village of Westchester GROW Ecological Commission met Sept. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Westchester GROW Ecological Commission met Thursday, Sept. 4

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met September 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 2

Village of Stickney Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Stickney Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Village of River Forest Economic Development Commission met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of River Forest Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 13

Village of Hodgkins President and Village Board met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Hodgkins President and Village Board met Wednesday, Aug. 6

Village of Franklin Park Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Franklin Park Fire and Police Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Monday, Aug. 11

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 2

Government-backed nonprofit Joseph Academy Inc profiled

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 6, 2025

Joseph Academy Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Oak Park Regional Housing Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 5, 2025

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Brookfield Avenue parking limited for street project September 8–10

By L. E. Silva | Sep 5, 2025

Parking on the south side of Brookfield Avenue between Prairie Avenue and Forest Avenue will be unavailable from Monday, September 8 through Wednesday, September 10.

Oak Park Police Department announces new hires and highlights preparedness month

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 5, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department shared updates between September 4-5, announcing three new officer recruits and promoting National Preparedness Month through public outreach posts.

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Which former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 5, 2025

These former West Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Sarah's Inn

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 4, 2025

Sarah's Inn, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).