
Proviso Ribbon-Cuttings/Grand Openings: A Mural, Chick-fil-A, Dog Park, More …
November 15, 2024
Broadview village officials, company representatives, and community leaders cut the...

Broadview Hosts Ironworker ‘Olympics’
October 9, 2024
On Saturday, apprentice ironworkers compete in the column climb activity...

New Stone Park Bakery A Family Affair
August 2, 2024
Jose Perez, Rodrigo Lopez, Nicolas Lopez, and Juan Garcia inside...

Broadview’s Uncle Remus Reopens After Renovations
July 13, 2024
Uncle Remus founder Gus Rickette (fifth from left), Broadview Mayor...

Westchester Mariano’s To Be Sold Off Pending Merger Approval
July 9, 2024
The Mariano's in Westchester could soon be sold to C&S....
Westchester, Proviso’s ‘Mystery Town,’ Turns 100
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | April 18, 2025
A clipping of a Nov. 8, 1925, Chicago Tribune article about the development of Westchester. | Screenshot Friday, April 18,...
On Election Day, Maywood Says No To Strong Mayor Government
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | April 1, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com There are still outstanding mail and absentee ballots to be...
Election Day Vote In Proviso Dominated By Incumbents
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | April 1, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com With nearly 100% of precincts across Proviso Township reporting ballots...
Bellwood Mayor’s Race A Clash Of Personalities And Competing Visions
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | March 29, 2025
Bellwood Clerk Janel Moreland and Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey. Saturday, March 29, 2025 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com Bellwood’s...
At Forum, Berkeley Candidates Have Thoughts On Improving Proviso’s ‘Mayberry’
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | March 21, 2025
Berkeley Village President Robert E. Lee Jr. (seated) and his challenger, Kathleen Johnson, address the audience at a candidates' forum...
Broadview Swears In First Black Female Firefighter
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | March 12, 2025
Broadview Clerk Kevin McGrier swears in Jasmine Williams, the village's first Black female firefighter. | Provided Wednesday, March 12, 2025...
Candidates Address Issues At Nonpartisan Forums Across Township
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | March 12, 2025
Maywood mayoral candidates at the Proviso Votes forum held Feb. 22 at the Maywood Public Library. The village's incumbent mayor,...
Ballot Proposal Would Drastically Change Maywood Government
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | February 18, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com On April 1, two questions will appear on the ballot...
We’ve Launched Proviso Votes
thevillagefreepress@gmail.com | February 5, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com The Village Free Press has joined with several nonpartisan organizations—from...
Westchester, Proviso’s ‘Mystery Town,’ Turns 100
A clipping of a Nov. 8, 1925, Chicago Tribune article about the development of Westchester. | Screenshot Friday, April 18, 2025 || michael@wearejohnwilk.com Westchester turns...
What’s To Be Done About Blocked Crossings?
A freight train stalled on the tracks at St. Charles Road and Main Street on March 29. | Michael Romain Wednesday, April, 2025 || By...
LETTERS: What We’d Like Maywood To Prioritize For The Next Four Years
Saturday, March 29, 2025 || By Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership || OPINIONS || michael@wearejohnwilk.com Since our founding in 2017, local members of the...