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In the 2023-24 school year, 35.5% of the students in Arbor Park School District 145 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 93.2% of Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.2% of Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Commissioner Sean Morrison shares views on local ties and international politics

Commissioner Sean Morrison's recent tweets highlight his thoughts on local roots in Chicago and political discourse following a U.S.-U.K. trade deal announcement.

Casino Royale Gala raises nearly $90K for South Suburban College students

The South Suburban College (SSC) Foundation successfully held its Casino Royale Gala on April 26, 2025, at the Odyssey Country Club in South Holland, Illinois.

In 2023-24 school year, 93.6% of Dolton School District 148 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.6% of Dolton School District 148 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Orland School District 135: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 37.7% of the students in Orland School District 135 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 172 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were 172 offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11

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

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Commissioner Sean Morrison comments on new pope and Illinois immigration policy

Commissioner Sean Morrison took to social media on May 8th to address two major topics: the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV and criticisms of Governor Pritzker's stance on immigration policy.

Commissioner Sean Morrison shares thoughts on politics and faith in recent tweets

Commissioner Sean Morrison shared opinions on various subjects through Twitter posts dated May 8, 2025.

Commissioner Sean Morrison voices concerns over ineptness and ideology-driven failures

Commissioner Sean Morrison expressed strong opinions on social media on May 8, 2025.

From Will County Gazette

SNAP’s Pearson on possible papacy of Dolton native Prevost: ‘You don’t have the moral authority to lead this Church’

By South Cook News reports | 1 day ago

A spokesperson for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) says that papal contender and Dolton, Illinois native Cardinal Robert Prevost lacks the "moral authority" to lead the church due to his alleged mishandling of sexual abuse cases while overseeing Catholic institutions in the state, including the Midwest Augustinians from 1998 to 2014.

Atwood Heights School District 125: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.9% of the students in Atwood Heights School District 125 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many Sandridge School District 172 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.7% of Sandridge School District 172 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Morrison discusses ethics, media critique, and faith in recent tweets

Commissioner Sean Morrison's recent tweets cover a range of topics including business ethics, media evaluation, and religious engagement.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Commissioner Sean Morrison discusses China history and local events