Southland native, Robert Prevost, a leading candidate to be Pope
When the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals holds its papal conclave on May 7, to select the new Pope, they’ll consider a man who spent most of his life living in the south suburbs.
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“You’re going to get what’s coming to you;” In court filing, ex-wife accused Democrat State Sen. Mike Hastings of threats, calling her “fat” and “stupid” in front of children
State Senator Michael Hastings (D-Matteson) is alleged to have called his ex-wife Kathleen a “fat cunt” and a “stupid bitch” while giving her “the middle finger” at their child’s soccer…
Flashback: June 11, 1969– Flossmoor, Olympia Fields once ranked in “Ten Richest Suburbs”
Flossmoor was once richer than tony North Shore suburbs like Winnetka and Glencoe. And Olympia Fields was richer than Lake Forest and River Forest.
Analysis: South Cook townships were biggest suburban backers of Kim Foxx in 2020
Outgoing Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx won just eight of 30 suburban Cook County townships in 2020, and five of them were in South Cook County.
Bloom Township Democrats pin hopes on Foxx-backed Harris
Democrat Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Clayton Harris doesn’t have Bloom Township ties. But his biggest backer, outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx of Flossmoor does.
Richton Park loses only grocery store, but adds marijuana retailer
Richton Park’s only grocery store, Save-a-Lot, closed permanently on Friday, Feb. 16. But one day earlier, the village of 12,494 celebrated the grand opening of its first marjiuana retailer.
Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke endorses Eileen O’Neill Burke for Cook County State’s Attorney
Evergreen Park Mayor and Illinois State Representative Kelly Burke has endorsed Eileen O’Neill Burke in the March 19 Democratic Primary for Cook County State’s Attorney.
Ex-Committeman Gorman sends mail impersonating Orland GOP, but pushing Democrat candidates
Former Orland Township GOP Commiteeperson Elizabeth Gorman sent a mailer that impersonates her former Orland Township Republican Organization, but implores GOP voters to pick Democrat candidates, not Republicans, on April…
April 4 Voter Cheat Sheet: Who are the Republicans and Democrats running in ten competitive SW Cook County school board elections?
There are ten competitive school board races in southwest suburban Cook County, according to an analysis of candidate filings by South Cook News.
South Cook school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy
Forty-six school districts in South Cook are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.
“Kimberly then became physical:” Flossmoor PD recounts Foxx attack of husband over alleged Facebook post
Read the full Flossmoor police report detailing Kim Foxx’s alleged attack of her husband, Kelley.
“This might be my last communication with you;” Against Arch wishes, Evergreen Park Catholic school principal goes mask-optional
Dear Queen of Martyrs Family Members:I am writing to inform everyone in our school community that I have made an extremely difficult decision concerning the wearing of masks at Queen…
Brother Rice, Marist, Mt. Carmel, St. Rita, Lemont advance to IHSA football quarterfinals
Of the 64 teams advancing to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) quarterfinals next weekend, five are from South Cook County.
Rep. Rita supported removing protections for COVID-19 vaccine foes
Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) voted in favor legislation that would remove legal protections now available to opponents of COVID-19 vaccine mandates through Illinois’ Health Care Right of Conscience Act.
Rep. Davis supported removing protections for COVID-19 vaccine foes
Rep. William Davis (D-East Hazel Crest) voted in favor legislation that would remove legal protections now available to opponents of COVID-19 vaccine mandates through Illinois’ Health Care Right of Conscience…
Analysis: South suburbs are owed $78 million in ’18 delinquent property taxes
The owners of nearly 18,000 south suburban properties still haven’t paid $77.9 million due on their 2018 property tax bills, according to an analysis of Cook County Treasurer data by…