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Student-directed play highlights leadership opportunities at Oak Park And River Forest High School

By L. E. Silva | Sep 12, 2025

Opening on Wednesday, September 17, "Perfect Arrangement," directed by senior Rowan Neville, is the latest production from Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Studio 200 program.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Melrose Park residents paid 43rd-largest sum per muncipality in July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 12, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: West Cook County Youth Club

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 12, 2025

West Cook County Youth Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $1,750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Oak Park Police Department posts updates on police activity and issues school bus safety reminder

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 12, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department provided recent updates on local police activity through its Twitter account on September 11 and September 12, 2025.

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Riverside Township expands Nurse’s Lending Closet after closure in Brookfield

By L. E. Silva | Sep 12, 2025

Riverside Township has announced the expansion of its Nurse’s Lending Closet service area following the closure of St. Barbara Lending Closet in Brookfield.

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Cook County urges safety as parades and large events approach

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 12, 2025

Cook County officials are urging residents to take safety precautions as several major events are scheduled in Chicago and surrounding areas this weekend and into next week.

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Which West Cook County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 12, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 15 will feature these former West Cook County area high school athletes.

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House candidate Su on education: 'We need a system that prioritizes our students'

By K. T. Estrada | Sep 11, 2025

Eric Su, a candidate for House District 21, has emphasized the need for Illinois to redirect education funding towards classrooms and student outcomes while promoting innovation through vocational and STEM programs.

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House candidate Su on public safety: 'We must focus on common-sense policies that support law enforcement'

By A. H. Peralta | Sep 11, 2025

Eric Su, a candidate for House District 21, emphasized the need for the legislature to enhance public safety by supporting law enforcement, crime prevention, and community security initiatives.

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Illinois House candidate Su: 'I do not support sanctuary cities for illegal aliens'

By N. D. Moriarty | Sep 11, 2025

Eric Su, a candidate for Illinois House District 21, expressed concerns over sanctuary city policies, stating they impose burdens on taxpayers, law enforcement, and public services rather than benefiting communities.

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Illinois House candidate Su: 'We need a system that works, not one that keeps repeating the same problems'

By N. D. Moriarty | Sep 11, 2025

Eric Su, a candidate for House District 21, said that Illinois can stabilize its finances and protect essential services through targeted revenue fixes, pension reform, and efficiency measures.

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Cook County unveils new website aimed at advancing countywide digital equity

By L. E. Silva | Sep 11, 2025

Cook County has introduced a new Digital Equity website at digitalequity.cookcountyil.gov, aiming to serve as a central hub for residents and partners seeking resources and initiatives that promote equitable access to technology throughout the...

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Northlake residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 11, 2025

Northlake residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Answer, INC

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 11, 2025

Answer, INC, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $2,640,640 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102- 6 0698, Public Act 102- 6 0698 , Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 103-0006).

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Cook County plans more than 100 events for Digital Inclusion Week

By B. L. Wells | Sep 11, 2025

Cook County will participate in Digital Inclusion Week from October 6 to 10, 2025, joining a national effort to promote digital access and literacy.

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Western Springs Police announce community-wide Pippin-themed coloring contest

By B. L. Wells | Sep 11, 2025

The Western Springs Police Department is organizing a coloring contest featuring its comfort dog, Pippin.

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Oak Park Police Department shares crime reporting resources and marks September 11 anniversary

By B. L. Wells | Sep 11, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department provided updates on recent police activities and promoted its crime tip hotline in posts from September 10-11, 2025.

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Inside Thrive Counseling Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By D. L. Caldwell | Sep 10, 2025

Thrive Counseling Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $800,000 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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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 51 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Sept. 20

By A. J. Gale | Sep 10, 2025

There were 51 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School outlines process for requesting accommodations

By B. L. Wells | Sep 10, 2025

Any person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation to take part in a public meeting or school event at Oak Park and River Forest High School is encouraged to contact the district at least 24 hours ahead of time.