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City of Countryside City Council met September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 27, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 24

Village of Western Springs Infrastructure Commission met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

Village of Western Springs Infrastructure Commission met Thursday, Sept. 25

Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 22

Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 22

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 23

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 25

Proviso Township Board met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Countryside Finance Committee met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

City of Countryside Finance Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Berwyn City Council met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26

City of Berwyn City Council met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23

Truth in Accounting CEO: Illinois' pension funding plan 'is so unreliable and so unrealistic'

By A. H. Peralta | Sep 26, 2025

Sheila Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, criticized Illinois' pension funding plan as unrealistic, referencing SEC fraud charges from 2013.

Oak Park and River Forest High School affirms support for immigrant families after policy change

By B. L. Wells | Sep 26, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School has reiterated its commitment to the safety and rights of all students following increased immigration activity in the area.

"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"

By LGIS News Service | Sep 26, 2025

Catholic Pastor Larry Basbas warned his Riverside parishioners last Sunday not to mourn "every so-called leader" and to be wary of those who "lived in hatred."

How many H-2A petitions made by West Cook News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By H. T. Vargas | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by an employer in the West Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Cook County launches $100K grants for established local businesses seeking expansion

By B. L. Wells | Sep 25, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the launch of the Catalyst Grant, a new program aimed at supporting up to 88 established businesses in selected industries with $100,000 each to help them grow.

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on student safety resources and community reporting tools

By B. L. Wells | Sep 25, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department used its Twitter account in late September 2025 to promote student safety initiatives like Safe2Help Illinois and provide updates on police activity.

Brookfield Beautification Commission names August garden award winner

By B. L. Wells | Sep 25, 2025

Naomi Medina and David Gonzalez have been recognized by the Brookfield Beautification Commission for their front garden at 9013 Burlington Ave., which was selected as the public’s favorite in August as part of the Garden Recognition Program.

Spooky Shuffle 5K returns to Lyons with Halloween theme

By B. L. Wells | Sep 24, 2025

The Village of Lyons will host the Spooky Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 26.

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City of Countryside City Council met September 24

Village of Western Springs Infrastructure Commission met Sept. 25

Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Sept. 22

Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Sept. 22

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met Sept. 23

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 25

Proviso Township Board met Sept. 2

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Sept. 24

City of Countryside Finance Committee met Sept. 24

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Sept. 24

City of Berwyn City Council met Aug. 26

City of Berwyn City Council met Sept. 23

Truth in Accounting CEO: Illinois' pension funding plan 'is so unreliable and so unrealistic'

Oak Park and River Forest High School affirms support for immigrant families after policy change

"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"

How many H-2A petitions made by West Cook News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

Cook County launches $100K grants for established local businesses seeking expansion

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on student safety resources and community reporting tools

Brookfield Beautification Commission names August garden award winner

Spooky Shuffle 5K returns to Lyons with Halloween theme

"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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