Home sales in Cook County during week ending Oct. 4
There were 234 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.
Oak Park and River Forest High School to host first Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner
The Office of Equity and Student Success at Oak Park and River Forest High School is organizing its first annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner.
Mayor Saviano seeks federal support for Grand Avenue underpass project
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
- DHS Secretary Noem: Gov. Pritzker and 'his cronies' are 'absolutely shameful'
- Oak Park and River Forest High School announces virtual parent-teacher conferences for late October
- Cook County partners with Grow with Google for free adult career training
- Village of Western Springs seeks applicants for paid-on-call firefighter positions
Brookfield Aging Well Team hosts event on exercise and brain health
The Brookfield Aging Well Team has extended an invitation to community members to learn about the benefits of exercise for brain health.
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Cicero marks 57th annual Houby Festival with parade celebrating Czech-Slovak roots
The Town of Cicero hosted its 57th Annual International Houby Festival and Parade from October 2 to October 5.
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Oak Park Police Department announces officer swearing-in and posts activity summaries
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.
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Village of Brookfield seeks bids for Ehlert Park Field 1 renovation project
The Village of Brookfield has announced it is seeking sealed bids for the renovation of Ehlert Park Field 1, which will take place in two phases.
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West Cook News publication area sees 8 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024
All eight H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the West Cook News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Brookfield completes final phase of multi-year fire hydrant painting project
Brookfield has launched its 2025 Fire Hydrant Painting Project, with contractor Go Painters beginning work last week in the north section of the Village.
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Oak Park Police Department highlights domestic violence awareness and shares police activity updates
The Oak Park Police Department posted several updates on X in early October 2025, including links to recent police activity summaries and information about their partnership with Sarah's Inn during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Village of La Grange announces job openings in fire, police, finance, and public works departments
The Village of La Grange has announced openings for several positions across its departments.
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Village of Lyons announces Halloween event at Smith Park
The Village of Lyons has announced its annual Halloween event, "Monsters in Smith Park," which will take place on Friday, October 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The celebration is set to offer live entertainment, food, music, bounce houses, hayrides,...
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DHS condemns assault on ICE officers in Norridge
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement condemning assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers following two vehicular attacks in Norridge and Bensenville, Illinois.
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West Central Consolidated Communications appoints Thomas Perfect as executive director
West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) has announced the appointment of Thomas Perfect as its new Executive Director, effective October 20, 2025.
