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In the 2023-24 school year, 46.6% of the students in Central Stickney School District 110 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Entertainment events this May in West Cook County

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Family & kids events this May in West Cook County

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Brookfield Shops at Progress Park grand opening set for June 6

The Village has announced the grand opening of the Brookfield Shops at Progress Park, scheduled for June 6.

49.1% of Franklin Park School District 84 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By West Cook News | Apr 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.1% of the students in Franklin Park School District 84 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

New rules for e-bikes and PMDs implemented in Western Springs

By West Cook News | Apr 28, 2025

New decals have been installed on sidewalks in the Central Business District, reminding residents to "Walk Your Wheels" in the area for safety reasons.

Family & kids events this week in West Cook County: April 27 - May 3

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West Cook News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

In 2024, 10 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located within the West Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Did La Grange School District 105 South students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.2% of the students in La Grange School District 105 South passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Entertainment events this week in West Cook County: April 27 - May 3

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Cook County home sales during week ending April 19

There were 509 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending April 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in River Grove School District 85-5 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.7% of the students in River Grove School District 85-5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

West Cook News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Village of Berkeley Planning & Zoning Commission met April 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 26, 2025

Village of Berkeley Planning & Zoning Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

Cook County employees volunteer to repair homes in Maywood