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Illinois' Pritzker on lower projected state revenues: 'We've ramped down some of the spending here and there'

By South Cook News Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker recently reported a decrease in the estimates of revenue for the ongoing year, as the projections of revenue continue to drop.

Police Chief of Tinley Park: 'I appreciate everyone's effort in getting this done'

By South Cook News Report | May 13, 2023

The village of Tinley Park approves the appointments of six different village staff in the midst of a municipal reorganization season.

'It's not an easy job': Tinley Park village board recognizes local youths for ascension to Eagle Scout

By South Cook News Report | May 13, 2023

The village board of Tinley Park recently recognized two local youths for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Lemont airman: ‘$1 billion of Illinois taxpayer dollars from an already bankrupt state’

By South Cook News Report | May 10, 2023

Many are raising concerns about a projected $990 million in spending associated with Medicaid for illegal immigrants.

Orland Park Village Trustee Dodge: ‘There is data that Illinois still finds there are a lot of illegal marijuana sales happening’

By South Cook News Report | May 8, 2023

Republicans are raising questions about a measure that would bar the smell of marijuana from being used as probable cause to search a vehicle or its passengers. Democratic senators in Springfield recently passed the legislation and now it is with the House.

Brother Rice graduate produces film on college homecoming event

By South Cook News Report | May 7, 2023

Brother Rice alumnus Jacob Wizgird recently produced a short film in support of the University of Missouri’s Homecoming.

Br. Rice President: “I am writing to ask for your support in ‘removing the sunset’ provision for the Illinois Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship (TCS) program”

By South Cook News Report | May 5, 2023

The president of Brother Rice High School sent an email to the school’s supporters this week asking for “support in ‘removing the sunset’ provision for the Illinois Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship (TCS) program.”

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Chris Chelios, Mount Carmel H.S. graduate, lists Malibu home for $75 million

By South Cook News Report | May 5, 2023

Chris Chelios, a former Blackhawks player and three-time Stanley Cup winner, has put his Malibu home on the market with an asking price of $75 million. Chelios said he moved to Paradise Cove to find a secluded home for his family, and it was the perfect place for them.

Pritzker on new IHDA home repair program: 'Every Illinoisan deserves housing that is safe and accessible'

By South Cook News Report | May 3, 2023

The IHDA has announced the creation of a new homeowner assistance program aimed at providing financial help for much-needed safety, accessibility, health and energy efficiency home repairs to low-income families.

Pritzker: 'I'd love it if they stayed in Chicago, but it is their choice'

By South Cook News Report | May 2, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) isn't sold on the idea of cutting taxes or using public dollars to put toward a new stadium for the Chicago Bears outside the city.

Tinley Park Village Board monthly business spotlight welcomes Frankie's Ristorante, Puppy Haberdashery

By South Cook News Report | Apr 30, 2023

The Village of Tinley Park recently celebrated their monthly local business spotlight.

Tinley Park trustee Galante bids goodbye after four-year term: 'It's been truly an honor to serve my community'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 29, 2023

The Village of Tinley Park said goodbye as the results of their spring election come to fruition.

Orland Park Village trustee on Title IX amendment: 'It just feels to me that people who are biologically males at birth have physical advantages at birth that makes this all terribly unfair'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 28, 2023

Orland Park Village trustee Jim Dodge is no fan of President Joe Biden's proposed changes to Title IX rules.

Midwest Election Integrity Summit has found a keynote speaker: ‘Ken Cuccinelli served in the federal government, first as the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 27, 2023

Carol Davis is promoting the Midwest Election Integrity Summit.

Fulton Elementary ORE facilitator: 'Qualifying for the District 146 math challenge in any given year is a big deal'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 24, 2023

The Community Consolidated School District 146 Board recognized several students for their academic achievements during a recent meeting.

Chicago Ridge curriculum director on upcoming summer and school year: 'We're looking forward to it. It's getting close.'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 24, 2023

The Chicago Ridge School District Board discussed the upcoming summer and 2023-24 school year during a recent meeting.

READY4COPY//University Park seeking a lobbying lifeline in water battle

By South Cook News Report | Apr 17, 2023

The University Park Board of Trustees during a recent meeting approved a seemingly innocuous measure village officials hope will get them out of deep water with Aqua Water, which controls much of the city’s water.

Pritzker on Rebuild Illinois capital plan: We've worked 'to make college attainable for every Illinois student'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 14, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced that a brand new health sciences building costing $109 million is coming to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus.

South Cook Democrats not in favor to end national COVID-19 emergency: 'Joe Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By South Cook News Report | Apr 11, 2023

Local U.S. Reps. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL1), Robin Kelly (D-IL2), Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL4), Sean Casten (D-IL6), Danny K. Davis (D-IL7), and Bill Foster (D-IL11) voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to finally cease the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

President of Palos Park Women's Club: Our club is one of the oldest women's club in Illinois and I think one of the most unique'