Local Government Policy News

City of Countryside City Council met October 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Northlake City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 7

Mayor Saviano seeks federal support for Grand Avenue underpass project

By A. H. Peralta | Oct 10, 2025

Mayor Angelo "Skip" Saviano traveled to Washington, DC to seek more funding for the Grand Avenue underpass project in Elmwood Park.

Cook County extends deadline and expands eligibility for homeowner relief fund

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 10, 2025

Cook County officials have announced an extension and expansion of the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at helping homeowners who have seen significant property tax increases in recent years.

DHS Secretary Noem: Gov. Pritzker and 'his cronies' are 'absolutely shameful'

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 9, 2025

Kristi Noem, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that her team was blocked from entering a federally funded public building in Broadview, Illinois, and criticized Governor JB Pritzker's treatment of law enforcement.

Oak Park and River Forest High School announces virtual parent-teacher conferences for late October

By B. L. Wells | Oct 9, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRFHS) will hold its Parent-Teacher Conferences virtually on Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30.

Cook County partners with Grow with Google for free adult career training

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 9, 2025

Cook County has announced a new partnership between its Project Rainbow initiative and Grow with Google to provide no-cost scholarships for Google Career Certificates to adult learners.

Village of Western Springs seeks applicants for paid-on-call firefighter positions

By L. E. Silva | Oct 9, 2025

The Village of Western Springs is holding an informational meeting for those interested in becoming Paid-on-Call Firefighters.

Brookfield Aging Well Team hosts event on exercise and brain health

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 9, 2025

The Brookfield Aging Well Team has extended an invitation to community members to learn about the benefits of exercise for brain health.

Cicero marks 57th annual Houby Festival with parade celebrating Czech-Slovak roots

By B. L. Wells | Oct 9, 2025

The Town of Cicero hosted its 57th Annual International Houby Festival and Parade from October 2 to October 5.

Oak Park Police Department announces officer swearing-in and posts activity summaries

By L. E. Silva | Oct 9, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department announced the swearing-in of Officer Megan Hanink and posted recent police activity summaries on October 8 and 9, 2025.