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Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 17

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 20

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 17

Proviso Township Board met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, Sept. 17

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Sept. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Thursday, Sept. 18

Church of Christian Liberty pastor on discipleship: It's important 'to be aware of what's going on politically'

By E. J. Cuellar | Sep 19, 2025

Calvin Lindstrom, Pastor for the Church of Christian Liberty, emphasized the importance of Christian discipleship in raising children in faith and remaining vigilant about political developments.

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Who among former West Cook County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 19, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 22 will feature these former West Cook County area high school athletes.

Effingham petition organizer on defeating school bond plan: ‘We just kept pushing’

By E. J. Cuellar | Sep 18, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, announced on the Prairie State Wire podcast that local residents gathered thousands of signatures in 25 days to challenge a school bond measure approved without voter input.

Pastor at Church of Christian Liberty: 'Less than 10% determine who actually has the power on the school boards'

By K. K. Harrington | Sep 18, 2025

Calvin Lindstrom, a pastor and administrator at the Church of Christian Liberty, has expressed concerns about low voter participation in local elections.

Oak Park Police Department shares recent crime maps and activity summaries

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department has released updates on police activity summaries and crime mapping for early September.

Cicero marks Mexican Independence Day with parade celebrating local culture

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

Families gathered along the streets of Cicero on Sunday to mark Mexican Independence Day with the town’s annual parade.

"Maybe he should have his gun to protect himself!" Chicago AEP Energy manager says death of "horrible" Charlie Kirk was "poetic"

By LGIS News Service | Sep 18, 2025

Alicia Armenta, a 51 year-old "senior channel manager" with AEP Energy in Chicago who moonlights as a stand-up comedian, described Charlie Kirk's death as "poetic" because he supported Second Amendment rights.

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Village of Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission met Sept. 17

Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation Commission met Sept. 16

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Aug. 20

Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Sept. 17

Proviso Township Board met Sept. 17

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Sept. 18

Church of Christian Liberty pastor on discipleship: It's important 'to be aware of what's going on politically'

Who among former West Cook County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

Effingham petition organizer on defeating school bond plan: ‘We just kept pushing’

Pastor at Church of Christian Liberty: 'Less than 10% determine who actually has the power on the school boards'

Oak Park Police Department shares recent crime maps and activity summaries

Cicero marks Mexican Independence Day with parade celebrating local culture

"Maybe he should have his gun to protect himself!" Chicago AEP Energy manager says death of "horrible" Charlie Kirk was "poetic"

How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Sept. 17

Who among former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 20?

McClure schedules Bike and Walk to School Day for September 25

Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

Ogden Avenue Bridge repair project set to impact traffic through November

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Sept. 16

"Death doesn’t magically baptize a life lived in hatred;" On day of Charlie Kirk funeral, Riverside Catholic pastor blasts "wolves and pretending they are shepherds"

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