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In the 2022-23 school year, 8.4% of the students in Calumet City School District 155 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Anthony J. Zambuto Sr., Remembered as Devoted Family Man and Veteran

Anthony J. Zambuto passed away on Feb. 16. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Senate Republicans urge no new taxes in upcoming budget

Illinois Senate Republicans are urging Governor JB Pritzker to ensure transparent accounting of taxpayer spending and avoid new tax increases in the upcoming budget address.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21?

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21.

8.6% of Hazel Crest School District 152-5 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 8.6% of the students in Hazel Crest School District 152-5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in South Cook County: Feb. 16-22

The following events are scheduled to take place in South Cook County this week.

Marilyn R. McCluskey Remembered as a Cherished Wife, Mother, and Sister

Marilyn R. McCluskey passed away on Feb. 15. Below is the obituary.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20?

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20.

South Cook News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

In 2024, 117 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located within the South Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

9% of Sandridge School District 172 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 9% of the students in Sandridge School District 172 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Cook County in week ending Feb. 8?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: Feb. 16-22

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in South Cook County this week.

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: Feb. 16-22

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in South Cook County this week.

Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: Feb. 16-22

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

The Registry shows 41 new sex offenders living in Cook County as of Feb. 2

There are 41 new registered sex offenders living in Cook County in the week ending Feb. 2, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Ernest John Little Jr. Remembered for Family Devotion and Community Spirit

Ernest John Little passed away on Feb. 14. Below is the obituary.

Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in South Cook County

The following funeral or memorial services are scheduled to happen in South Cook County tomorrow.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19?