South Cook News

Enrollment at Summit School District 104 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Indian Springs SD 109 school superintendent makes $305,002 annual salary

Indian Springs SD 109 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Blair Nuccio receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Analysis: Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 school superintendent makes $318,542 annual salary

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Anthony Edison receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Analysis: Chicago Heights SD 170 school superintendent makes $332,661 annual salary

Chicago Heights SD 170 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Thomas Amadio receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics.

Midlothian School District 143 welcomes 1,477 students in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Midlothian School District 143 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Sean Morrison emphasizes interview viewing and voter support ahead of elections

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, via posts on March 28, 2025, highlighted the importance of watching an informative interview and prepared suburban voters for an upcoming election by sharing sample ballots for various townships

Morrison criticizes Democrat response to federal spending on March 28, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison addressed the need to restore mental health funding while criticizing the Democratic Party's reaction to federal spending reforms.

Sean Morrison criticizes campaign tactics and dishonest narratives on March 28, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison addressed concerns over campaign tactics, policy shifts, and political discourse on March 28, 2025.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30

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

DuPage County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in DuPage County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

1,498 students enrolled at Forest Ridge School District 142 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Forest Ridge School District 142 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cook County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Cook County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Sen. Curran and Rep. La Ha to host job fair with over 75 employers

Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha are organizing a job fair on April 9, 2025, at the CORE Fitness Center in Lemont.

Commissioner Sean Morrison comments on Illinois public transport and local politics

Commissioner Sean Morrison criticized public transportation issues in Chicago, discussed a phishing incident, and exposed political deceptions in Orland Park through a series of tweets on March 27, 2025.

Commissioner Sean Morrison critiques leftist Democrats in recent tweets on education and ideology

Commissioner Sean Morrison has critiqued leftist Democrats in a series of tweets dated March 26 and 27, 2025.

2023-24 school year sees 1,508 students enrolled at Park Forest School District 163

Enrollment at Park Forest School District 163 fell 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 tweets views on voter ID laws and DMV alerts

Commissioner Sean Morrison recently shared tweets expressing his views on voter ID laws and upcoming DMV deadlines.

Illinois school district faces criticism over superintendent's $480K salary amid poor performance