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Enrollment at West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in South Cook County this weekend.

Commissioner Sean Morrison posts cryptic tweets on various topics

Commissioner Sean Morrison's recent tweets, posted in April 2025, cover unspecified links and mention the controversy involving Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's statements on immigration and Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation.

Steve Cortes on Rep. Kelly opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Robin Kelly’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Sean Morrison expresses political views on Chicago and Democratic Party

Commissioner Sean Morrison communicated a need for change in Chicago's leadership and questioned the direction of the Democratic Party through a series of tweets on April 17, 2025.

Commissioner Sean Morrison addresses political concerns, targeting leftist governance and policies

Commissioner Sean Morrison recently posted on Twitter, voicing concerns about political issues.

2023-24 school year sees 768 students enrolled at Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157

Enrollment at Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Sean Morrison prompts discussion with Chicago Mayor in new social media posts

Commissioner Sean Morrison's recent tweets focus on engaging with the Chicago Mayor, displaying an enigmatic interaction.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Robert D. Dunne, 83, Remembered as Devoted Husband, Father, and Papa

Robert D. Dunne passed away on April 14. Below is the obituary.

Cook County home prices rose in February 2025 compared to February 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $22,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 14.5%.

Q4 2024 Recap: 120 parolees from Cook County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

There were 120 offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Cook County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

783 students enrolled at Palos Heights School District 128 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Palos Heights School District 128 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Sean Morrison discusses political issues, policies, and leadership changes