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Sheppard: 'With my law enforcement background, I'm all about making sure our kids are protected'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 28, 2023

Candidate for Evergreen Park ESD 124 school board David Sheppard says that he will focus on addressing school bullying if elected.

Pekau: 'The scariest part of Halloween shouldn't be the candy prices'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 2, 2022

Keith Pekau, Mayor of Orland Park and Republican Congressional candidate (IL-6), recently said inflation is continuing to strain the budgets of residents and is affecting everything, even Halloween candy.

Pekau: 'The choice is yours: Less safety or less crime?'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

Keith Pekau, Mayor of Orland Park and Republican nominee in Illinois' 6th Congressional District, recently pointed to Casten's support of an anti-law enforcement bill in Congress and highlighted Chicago's violent crime problem.

Pekau on suits to stop SAFE-T Act: 'Let's hope they win in court'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is running to represent Illinois' Sixth District in the U.S. House of Representatives, recently weighed in on state's attorneys lawsuits over the SAFE-T Act that allege the legislation amends the Illinois Constitution, which needs to be done through a ballot measure.

'It’s inappropriate, and an unacceptable use of taxpayer funds': Pekau opposes 'Drag Queen Bingo'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park and Republican nominee for Illinois' 6th Congressional district, recently said that he does not support inappropriate events aimed at children - specifically, the Downers Grove library's upcoming "Drag Queen Bingo" event.

Homewood board approves new business parking requirement exemption

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2022

The Homewood village board recently approved an exemption for a new local business facing issues with parking requirements.

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Interview with Republican candidate for Illinois' 32nd House District Carl Kunz

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 4, 2022

South Cook News recently had an opportunity to interview Republican candidate for Illinois' 32nd House District Carl Kunz.

Illinois DCFS' Smith held in contempt of court for 12th time since January

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 16, 2022

The Cook County Public Guardian Office recently criticized Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith.

Chicago police officer shot, paralyzed: 'It is a terrible day for the people of Cook County'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Chicago Police Officer, Dan Golden, 32, played in a charity softball fundraiser for families dealing with cancer July 8. After the game, he went to Sean’s Rhino Bar in Beverly on Chicago's South Side where something unexpected happened.

Willow Springs school superintendent: 'The price of food is going up, just like the price of fuel is going up'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 2, 2022

Steve Bahn, outgoing superintendent of Willow Springs School District 108, recently said that the school district is facing rising costs for school meals and fuel.

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Morrison's solutions to crime statistics: 'End reduced charges, increased bail amounts, NO electronic monitoring'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2022

Sean Morrison, Cook County Commissioner and Cook County GOP Chairman, shared a photo of Chicago's crime statistics and said work needs to be done to address the rampant crime in Cook County.

Pekau on lowering property taxes: 'Just because Gary Grasso couldn't get it done, doesn't mean it isn't possible'

By Andy Nghiem | May 29, 2022

Orland Park Mayor and congressional candidate Keith Pekau recently said that he has lowered property taxes during his time as mayor, despite a claim from Gary Grasso that that's impossible. Grasso and Pekau are running in the same congressional district.

Pekau on government overspending: 'Orland Park had a fiscally irresponsible government'

By Andy Nghiem | May 16, 2022

Orland Park Mayor and congressional candidate Keith Pekau recently criticized irresponsible spending, as reports show that Illinois has some of the highest state and local government spending in the country.

Pekau on ghost gun crackdown: The problem is 'criminals who are allowed to remain on the streets'

By Andy Nghiem | May 2, 2022

Orland Park Mayor and Republican Congressional candidate Keith Pekau criticized new gun control measures introduced by the Biden administration.

Curran responds to Madigan indictment: 'Those who would betray the public trust have no place in public service'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 5, 2022

State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) recently issued a statement following the indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Illinois Family Institute's Smith on end of vaccine registry bill: 'They heard your voices loud and clear!'

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 29, 2022

The Illinois Family Institute recently celebrated the fact that HB 4244 is "dead for this year" thanks in part to the thousands of witness slips filed by citizens that opposed it.

'We need all hands on deck:' Illinois Tea Party invites volunteers to help with Voterpalooza 2021

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 30, 2021

The Illinois Tea Party is seeking volunteers to help with a voters registration event during the Lollapalooza music festival.

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'More credit hours and higher grade point averages': More affordable community college housing bill heads to governor's desk

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2021

A bill aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing for Illinois community college students awaits final approval and signature from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicagoland Chamber offers opportunity for businesses to retrain employees for half cost

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 13, 2021

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce will offer an opportunity for Chicago companies to invest in their employees for half the cost.

BankFinancial currently taking applications for reopened Paycheck Protection Program to help Illinois businesses

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2021

The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce said that chamber member BankFinancial is taking applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans up to $500,000.

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