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News from September 2025
On August 16, Mission of Our Lady of the Angels held a back to school block party that provided over 750 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the community.

Cook County begins $36 million Franklin Avenue/Green Street improvement project

Cook County officials, together with federal, state, and local partners, have begun construction on a $36.7 million roadway project along the Franklin Avenue/Green Street corridor in the Villages of Franklin Park and Bensenville.

This October's family and kids events in coverage area

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in coverage area this month.

Cook County launches $15 million homeowner relief fund amid rising property taxes

Cook County officials have announced the launch of the Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program designed to help homeowners facing significant property tax increases.

Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Illinois ZIP Code 60639 during Q2?

In the second quarter of 2025, 15 offenders were released on parole and now reside in Illinois ZIP Code 60639, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Family and kids event this week in coverage area: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

Don't miss out on this family and kids event happening in coverage area this week.

Who from City West Journal area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, Oct. 3?

This former City West Journal high school star set for games on Friday, Oct. 3.

Aunt Martha’s named finalist for Chicago Innovation Awards for work with DCFS-involved youth

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness has been selected as a Top 100 Finalist in the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards.

Chicago Public Schools opens GoCPS applications for 2026-27 academic year

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has opened the GoCPS application window for the 2026-27 school year.

UCC Media Justice criticizes FCC threats amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy

The ABC television network faced backlash after announcing the cancellation of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on September 17, citing remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Reflection on current events draws parallels with historical patterns

The quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” by George Santayana from his 1905 book The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress, has continued to prompt reflection on how societies deal with history.

Chicago Public Schools joins annual Peace Day Chicago with student participation

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will participate in the 47th annual Peace Day Chicago event at Richard J. Daley Plaza, with over 1,500 students from 31 schools expected to attend.