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City of Countryside City Council met Sept. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 24

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City of Countryside City Council met Oct. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 22

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Cook County Board approves contracts for major transportation improvement projects

By B. L. Wells | Oct 24, 2025

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved several contracts for planning, design, and construction to advance transportation projects managed by the Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexico assault offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By West Cook News | Oct 24, 2025

Guadalupe Leonides Caneda, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with a conviction for simple assault and with two pending charges of assault and driving under the influence of liquor, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Which high school alumni from West Cook County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 27?

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 24, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former West Cook County area high school standouts in action.

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Liberty Justice Center challenges Don Harmon’s campaign finance practices amid election board deadlock

By West Cook News | Oct 24, 2025

The Liberty Justice Center (LJC) has taken a significant role in a campaign finance case involving Illinois Senate President Don Harmon.

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Cook County commissioner Morrison seeks investigation into Broadview’s $44 million deficit, missing audits

By West Cook News reports | Oct 23, 2025

Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison is calling for a full investigation into Broadview’s finances, citing a $44 million unrestricted net deficit, growing liabilities, and the village’s failure to release audited financial statements since April 2022.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexico theft offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By West Cook News | Oct 23, 2025

Yuliana Gonzalez Landeros, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with a conviction for theft in a business setting of greater than $10,000–$100,000, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Cook County approves $20 million grant for quantum technology park

By L. E. Silva | Oct 23, 2025

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved a $20 million grant to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees for the purchase and installation of a cryogenic facility at PsiQuantum, which will serve as the anchor tenant for the Illinois...

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Western Springs offers permanent drug take back option with Cook County Sheriff's Office

By B. L. Wells | Oct 23, 2025

National Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, October 25.

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Village of Western Springs announces dates for holiday light recycling program

By B. L. Wells | Oct 23, 2025

The Village of Western Springs will conduct its annual holiday light recycling program from November 15 through January 31.

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Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocks on fine against Senate President Don Harmon

By L. E. Silva | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Elections reached a stalemate on October 21, unable to decide on a $9.8 million fine against Senate President Don Harmon for alleged campaign finance violations.

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Illinois Senate President faces $9.8M fine over alleged finance law breach

By B. L. Wells | Oct 23, 2025

In a recent report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, hearing officer Barbara Goodman concluded that Senate President Don Harmon's campaign violated state campaign finance laws.

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Cook County announces student winners in bookmark design contest for National Book Month

By B. L. Wells | Oct 23, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Project Rainbow have announced the winners of the first Bookmark Design Contest for the 2025–26 school year.

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Who from West Cook County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Sunday, Oct. 26?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 23, 2025

On Sunday, Oct. 26, this former West Cook County area high school standout will be in action.

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Broadview Police Chief Mills accused of training, compliance failures while targeting federal ICE agents

By West Cook News reports | Oct 22, 2025

A former law enforcement official has come forward with allegations that Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills failed to complete both mandatory firearms training and required administrative reporting as the Chief faces heightened scrutiny for targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

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Brookfield Beautification Commission announces 2025 Native Plant Garden Recognition winner

By L. E. Silva | Oct 22, 2025

Mark Pollard has been named the winner of the Brookfield Beautification Commission's 2025 Native Plant Garden Recognition Program.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexico assault offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By West Cook News | Oct 22, 2025

Martin Guereca-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for assault and with three pending charges of aggravated assault with a weapon, assault, and damage to property, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Who from West Cook County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By N. A. Dorsey | Oct 22, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Oct. 25.

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La Grange residents petition against demolition of historic Jackson Square building

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 21, 2025

A historic building in La Grange's district, known for its classic facade and housing an antique mall, faces demolition to make way for a new condominium project.