West Cook News

D200 school board receives state recognition for governance practices

By L. E. Silva | Oct 5, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 has announced that its Board of Education is among 42 school boards in Illinois to receive the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) 2025 School Board Governance Recognition designation.

BREAKING: Federal law enforcement officers attacked in Broadview

By West Cook News Service | Oct 4, 2025

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs, said immigration enforcement officers on patrol near Broadview were rammed and boxed in by 10 cars before firing on an armed individual.

Who among former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Wednesday, Oct. 8?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 4, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, this former West Cook County area high school star will be competing.

Cook County home sales during week ending Sept. 27

By R. M. Kim | Oct 4, 2025

There were 1,230 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Village of Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 30

Village of Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 30

Village of Western Springs General Government Committee met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Western Springs General Government Committee met Monday, Sept. 29

Village of Western Springs Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Western Springs Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board met Thursday, Oct. 2

Village of Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Oct. 1

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 8

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Sept. 8

Proviso Township Board will meet October 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Proviso Township Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 6

Bellwood School District 88 Finance Committee met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1

League of American Workers Founder: ‘This is what lawlessness under J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson looks like’

By West Cook News reports | Oct 3, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem being blocked from entering a public building in Broadview is an example of “lawlessness under J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson.”

Homeland Security Secretary Noem: I was ‘just blocked from accessing the Village of Broadview Municipal Building in Illinois’

By West Cook News Service | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem just said her team was prevented from entering a government facility while traveling through suburban Chicago.

From South Cook News

Del Mar questions Broadview mayor’s response to ICE protests: ‘Why isn’t she sending the Broadview Police Department in?’

By West Cook News reports | 21 days ago

Aaron Del Mar, lieutenant governor candidate and chairman of the Cook County Republican Party, questioned Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson’s handling of recent protests at the Broadview ICE Processing Center, citing what he described as a failure to maintain public safety and support law enforcement.

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on fire department event and public safety resources

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 3, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department recently informed residents about a fire department open house scheduled for October 4 and shared new police activity summaries as well as updated crime maps in posts dated October 2-3, 2025.

Who from West Cook County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 3, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 6 will see these former West Cook County area high school standouts in action.

Oak Park Police Department shares weekly updates and welcomes new officers

By B. L. Wells | Oct 2, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department released its most recent activity summaries and introduced two newly sworn officers, Demetrius Survillion and Erik Perez, via posts on October 1 and October 2, 2025.

Cicero hosts meeting connecting business owners with resources for growth and safety

By L. E. Silva | Oct 1, 2025

Diana Dominick, liaison for the Town of Cicero, opened a recent business owners meeting on behalf of Town President Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees. “Your businesses are invaluable to Cicero’s growth and community spirit,” she said....