Broadview July 4: No Injuries; $750 Fireworks Fine Imposed

Broadview’s top elected official credits, in part, the absence of injuries to a public warning delivered to holiday revelers.

Person Shot By Police In Chicago

No officers were injured in the incident, a Chicago police spokesman said.

Unemployment Rate Steady In West Side Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

West Side Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for West Side area high schools.

West Side Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the West Side area.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the West Side area compares to Illinois for coronavirus vaccinations.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Nurses Picket Thursday Ahead Of Unionwide Public Service Strike

Cook County Health nurses are protesting staffing shortages and increased patient loads. Other CCH workers are in search of higher wages.

Broadview Juneteenth Bash: Black Business Honored, Festival

1,000 People Are Expected at Weekend Fish Fry, Festival

6 Injured, Including 2 Kids, After Back Porch Collapses

Two children were among the injured after a wooden back porch gave out in the Austin neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.

West Side Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

West Side Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices are higher in the West Side area recently. See how much.

Broadview Village Board Votes to Thank Welch, Harmon on IL Budget

Pritzker’s budget plan would have cut Broadview’s share of Illinois income tax revenue by $52,056.

West Side Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Father's Day: Share Your Dearest Photo On West Side Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the West Side Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Mother And 1-Year-Old Son Shot Through Apartment Window

Chicago police said it is not immediately clear if the family was targeted or not.

Blood Donors Needed In West Side Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held in the West Side area.

1-Year-Old Girl Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash

The driver of a black Chrysler struck multiple other parked cars before getting out of their car and running away, police said.

3 Injured In 'Accidental Explosion' Caused By Gas Leak: Berwyn PD

Berwyn police responded to the call of an explosion at a building on the 3300 block of South Oak Park Avenue.

Broadview Searches for New Top Cop

Broadview Police Chief Kevin Eugling is retiring from the force after 30-years.

Man In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Blue Line Train

The man, 58, was at the Cicero train station in the 700 block of Cicero Avenue when he stumbled and fell onto the tracks, police said

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In West Side Area

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Broadview to Pritzker: Back Off Plan to Siphon Town’s Tax Money

Pritzker’s new state budget proposal would cut the village’s share of Illinois income tax revenue by $52,056.

Broadband Speed In West Side Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the West Side area compares.

Funeral For 3 Men Killed In Starved Rock Explosion Held Tuesday

The bodies of Inmer Rivera Tejada, Rafael Rivera Tejada and Guillermo Rivera Tejada, all from Little Village, were discovered May 6.

Pitchfork Music Festival To Return To Chicago This Summer

The music festival announced Monday it would take place in Union Park in the West Loop in September

'No Evidence' 3 Men Dead In Explosion Had Black Powder: Attorney

The family of 3 men found dead in an explosion near Starved Rock State Park hired a law firm to investigate the incident.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On West Side Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on West Side Patch.

Rent Estimates In West Side Area

The fair market rent for a two-bedroom rental increased from the previous year.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In West Side Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

Mayor Thompson Declares May 2021 “Bike Month” in Broadview

The mayor noted that between 2009 and 2017 about 1% of all trips in the United States were taken by bicycle.

Cook County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the West Side area compares to Illinois for coronavirus vaccinations.

Mother's Day Surprise: Share Photo On West Side Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the West Side Patch.

Suspect In 7-Year-Old's Killing Shot By Officer On I-290: Police

Police said a suspect in the fatal shooting of Jaslyn Adams at a McDonald's drive-thru tried to carjack a family before being shot.

Gun Shots Fired Near 2300 Block of S. 21st Avenue, No Injuries

Broadview Police put E.F. Lindop Elementary School, 2400 S. 18th Avenue in Broadview, on a brief, soft lockdown.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In West Side Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the West Side area.