South Cook News

When it comes to safety, Orland Park is tops in Illinois: Report

By April Bamburg | Mar 14, 2021

A safety.com reported found that Orland Park is the safest city in Illinois.

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 could start blended remote learning this month

By April Bamburg | Oct 2, 2020

Parents and families of students who attend Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 recently received a letter from Superintendent Michael Riordan announcing the possibility that the district can implement its blended remote learning plan late this month.

Critics say Chicago city officials should worry about civil unrest, not social distancing

By April Bamburg | Jun 10, 2020

Under the third phase of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reopening plan, Illinois restaurants will be allowed to open, but some Chicago residents think that the state's focus on social distancing is out of touch given the city's ongoing protests and civil unrest.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.