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Village of Forest Park Village Council met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Forest Park Village Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Village of Bellwood Village Board met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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Village of Bellwood Village Board met Oct. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, Oct. 15

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Proviso Township Board met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Thursday, Oct. 16

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City of Berwyn City Council met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

City of Berwyn City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of Northlake City Council will meet October 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 18, 2025

City of Northlake City Council will meet at Monday, October 20

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Monsters on Mainstreet Halloween event returns to Brookfield on October 25

By L. E. Silva | Oct 17, 2025

The annual Monsters on Mainstreet event, organized by the Brookfield Historical Society and the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, is set to return on Saturday, October 25.

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Village of La Grange announces job openings in fire, finance, and police departments

By A. H. Peralta | Oct 17, 2025

The Village of La Grange has announced openings for several positions across its departments.

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Village of La Grange updates residents on lead service line inventory and compliance

By N. D. Moriarty | Oct 17, 2025

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) oversees the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), a federal regulation that aims to ensure safe drinking water by requiring community water systems to track and manage lead service lines.

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Loyola Medicine appoints Sarah Hunter as president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

By V. R. Peters | Oct 17, 2025

Sarah Hunter has been named the new president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of Loyola Medicine, effective September 21.

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Plan Commission to consider redevelopment proposal for 112 E. Burlington Avenue

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 17, 2025

The Plan Commission is scheduled to review a redevelopment proposal for 112 E. Burlington Avenue, also known as Jackson Square, on October 14, 2025.

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Cook County launches relief fund for homeowners facing steep property tax increases

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

Cook County has introduced the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at supporting homeowners who have faced significant increases in their property tax bills over the past few years.

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Cook County launches Catalyst Grants offering $100K each to select local businesses

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

Cook County has announced the Catalyst Grants program, which will provide up to 88 businesses with $100,000 each.

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Riverside Road closing next week for storm sewer installation

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

Riverside Road is scheduled to be closed to traffic next week as the Village of Riverside begins work on a new storm sewer and outfall installation at Olmsted Road and Riverside Road.

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Brookfield seeks tree donations for annual holiday celebration at Grossdale Station

By B. L. Wells | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Brookfield is seeking a suitable tree to serve as the centerpiece for its annual holiday celebration at Grossdale Station.

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How to Beauty & Barber Academy launches cosmetology program expanding opportunities for Cicero youth

By B. L. Wells | Oct 16, 2025

President Larry Dominick has highlighted the expansion of How to Beauty & Barber Academy as an example of Cicero’s progress and diversity. “This business gives young adults a trade they can carry for life,” Dominick said. “Anytime you earn a...

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President Preckwinkle signs order barring ICE from using Cook County property

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 16, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has signed an executive order that bans the use of county-owned property, resources, and personnel for civil immigration enforcement activities.

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Village of Riverside launches community feedback survey for residents

By L. E. Silva | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Riverside has introduced a new community survey aimed at collecting feedback from residents and others who interact with Village staff and services.

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Oak Park Police Department posts updates on crime activity and burglary trends

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 16, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department provided several updates in mid-October about local crime activity and burglary trends via social media.

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River Forest residents seek minor variation for garage height at Franklin Avenue property

By B. L. Wells | Oct 15, 2025

Gregory and Heather Ignoffo, the owners of 307 Franklin Avenue, have applied for a minor variation to construct a new detached garage on their property.