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Sen. Hastings marks ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By South Cook News Report | Dec 30, 2023

Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

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Arab American Family Services expresses disapproval of gender-neutral facilities at Stagg High School

By South Cook News Report | Oct 4, 2023

The controversy over gender-neutral bathroom and locker facilities at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has raised concerns within the Arab American Family Services (AAFS) and the local community.

Cook County Land Bank transfers 171 tax-delinquent properties to Chicago Heights

By South Cook News Report | Sep 25, 2023

Since January, the Cook County Land Bank has deeded 171 formerly tax delinquent properties to Chicago Heights, including 28 residential structures and six commercial buildings, according to a City Wire analysis of records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.

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Pekau: ‘Biden, Pritzker and Johnson all ignore our immigration laws with their border policies and sanctuary state and city proclamations’

By South Cook News Report | Sep 5, 2023

Amid Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to disperse migrants to suburban communities, suburban leaders, including Orland Park's Republican Mayor Keith Pekau, have raised concerns about the lack of resources for accommodating migrants.

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Conforti: “America is losing its allies!”

By South Cook News Report | Aug 16, 2023

Niki Conforti, a GOP candidate for the 6th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the United States losing its allies, emphasizing the need for a stronger American presence on the global stage.

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Curran: "The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus unanimously voted for HB 2189 to help cap the cost of insulin for high-risk diabetics. "

By South Cook News Report | Aug 11, 2023

In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Sen. John F. Curran announced that Illinois diabetics would see the cost of their insulin capped. Legislators took up the cause after other states have moved to cap the cost of insulin.

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Burke: "Student loan repayments will begin again on October 1st."

By South Cook News Report | Aug 8, 2023

Student loan debt relief is a controversial topic, but Rep. Kelly Burke shared information in a Facebook post about the loan repayment process in a July 27 Facebook post. She presented information from the University of Illinois, focused on student debt repayment.

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The truck stop proposal from Tinley Park mayor's biggest donor to 'start over' for 'full transparency'

By South Cook News Report | Aug 8, 2023

After months of delays, Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz's administration has decided to "start over" rather than push forward on a controversial proposal to grant a special use permit and zoning change needed to build a "Lenny's Gas N Wash" requested by the truck stop chain's owner Leonard McEnery, Glotz’s top political donor.

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Sen. Joyce: 'This new law allows Illinois residents to obtain a three-year...license at three times the cost of an annual one'

By South Cook News Report | Aug 8, 2023

Hunters, fishermen, trappers, and sportsmen have had to renew their licenses annually, but Senator Patrick Joyce wanted to change that, and he announced in an Aug. 4 Facebook post that a bill he’d championed was signed into law. That law was House Bill 3677, which was signed into law on Aug. 4.

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Sen. Sims: It’s #BlackBusinessMonth! Illinois has more than 130,000 Black-owned businesses

By South Cook News Report | Aug 8, 2023

In an Aug. 4 Facebook post, Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr. highlighted August as “Black Business Month” and encouraged his constituents to support Black-owned businesses in Chicago. “Black Business Month” goes back to 2004, according to ChicagoDefender.com.

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Egofske: ‘Illinoisans deserve to know that their hard-earned tax dollars are accurately accounted for and used responsibly’

By South Cook News Report | Jul 30, 2023

State Rep. John Egofske (R-Lemont) has voiced disappointment and concern over a recent audit of the the Illinois Department of Employment Security that revealed more than $5 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims, spanning two years.

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Duckworth: Lion Electric 'will help create jobs, save money and develop a more sustainable world for our kids'

By South Cook News Report | Jul 22, 2023

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (R-Ill) tweeted on July 21 about the grand opening of Lion Electric, which is an innovative manufacturer of electric school buses.

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Sen. Joyce: 'Over the next six years, the 40th District will see over $1.4 billion in roadway and bridge improvements'

By South Cook News Report | Jul 20, 2023

On July 17, Illinois State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) shared information on the six year plan to improve infrastructure in the district. $1.4 billion dollars has been allocated for improvements to roads and bridges.

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Pritzker says 'hate and discrimination have no place in this state' after Illinois named to replace Florida as ASCP host

By South Cook News Report | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took to Twitter to extol the virtues of the state after it was tapped to replace Florida as host venue of the upcoming Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) conference this fall.

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Illinois' Casten: 'No one should have to choose between buying food, and basic needs like menstrual products'

By South Cook News Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) tweeted recently that there is a new bill that will help expand the access of menstrual products.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ’Consider joining Illinois Right to Life and the Illinois Opportunity Project for this training’

By South Cook News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is advocating pro-life supporters attend a Campaign Management Workshop in Evergreen Park.

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Polk: 'Our offenders typically target our vulnerable, elderly residents'

By South Cook News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Palos Park Police and Public Safety Commissioner Dan Polk spoke at the June 12 Palos Park Village Council meeting about preventing scams against the elderly.

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HFS pauses enrollment in immigrant health care program

By South Cook News Report | Jun 23, 2023

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will pause new enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (ages 42 through 64) program beginning July 1, a press release from the state said.

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‘I am anti-China’: Dolton-native Johnson on a long-shot bid for presidency

By South Cook News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Dolton native Perry Johnson is campaigning in a long-shot run for president.

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Former Trustee Diane Galante: 'This village needs to stop letting the board, which is all of you, you're one political party now, stop taking donations from people who come here to do business'

By South Cook News Report | Jun 22, 2023

During a public forum Tuesday, former Tinley Park Trustee Diane Galante voiced concerns about the amount and number of political donations that Mayor Michael Glotz and his One Tinley Park party have collected from companies that have business pending before the village board.