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La Grange announces pumpkin smash composting event for November 8

By West Cook News | Nov 5, 2025

Residents of La Grange and La Grange Park are being encouraged to compost their Halloween pumpkins as part of the 2025 Pumpkin Smash event.

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Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Nov. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 5, 2025

Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Nov. 5

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Which former West Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By N. A. Dorsey | Nov 5, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Riverside offers guidelines on proper leaf disposal and composting

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

Leaving piles of whole leaves on lawns can harm the grass, but there are better ways to use fallen leaves, according to local advice.

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Cook County buildings turn green for Operation Green Light for Veterans

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced that several county buildings will be illuminated with green lights from November 4 to 11 in recognition of Operation Green Light for Veterans.

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Village of Lyons to host annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

The Village of Lyons will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. The event will take place outside the Village Hall.

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Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Nov. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 4

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Oak Park Police Department announces murder charge and shares police activity summaries

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department provided updates on recent police activities and announced a first-degree murder charge against Miles Brooks related to an incident involving his brother Anthony Brooks.

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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 3

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Village of Berkeley Village Board met Nov. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Nov. 4

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La Grange introduces new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters

By West Cook News | Nov 4, 2025

The Village of La Grange has introduced new rules for the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motor driven vehicles.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in West Cook County will compete on Friday, Nov. 7?

By N. A. Dorsey | Nov 4, 2025

These former West Cook County area high school standouts will be active on Friday, Nov. 7.

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Talented group of kids to compete for Concordia Chicago Cougars basketball this season

By T. G. Ragan | Nov 4, 2025

Updated roster for Concordia Chicago Cougars basketball within.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s administrative procedure act technical amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, making a technical amendment to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

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Illinois Sen. Cervantes employment verification bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Sen. Javier L. Cervantes authored a bill amending the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s amendment to comprehensive health insurance plan act passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, amending the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act’s short title section.

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Rep. Davis urges citizens to work with local lawmakers on child-welfare oversight: 'Engage your local representative'

By A. H. Peralta | Nov 3, 2025

Jed Davis, a house representative from Illinois, has called for citizens to collaborate with local lawmakers to review state laws regarding investigator credentials and enhance accountability in child-welfare cases.

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Illinois Rep. Welch’s civil procedure code amendment bill passes House and Senate

By E. J. David | Nov 3, 2025

State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to amend the Code of Civil Procedure’s short title and designate sections for civil practice and administrative review.

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City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals will meet November 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 3, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 4

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Proviso Township Board met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2025

Proviso Township Board met Monday, Oct. 6