South Cook News

There were 120 offenders convicted of sex crimes 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.

783 students enrolled at Palos Heights School District 128 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Palos Heights School District 128 rose 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 discusses political issues, policies, and leadership changes

Commissioner Sean Morrison took to Twitter on April 15, 2025, discussing recent political engagements and voicing his concerns on various policies.

Orland Park responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

Orland Park residents paid $5.1 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in January.

802 students enrolled at South Holland School District 150 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at South Holland School District 150 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?

There were 5,480 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in South Cook County: April 13-19

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

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in South Cook County

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in South Cook County tomorrow.

James V. Creen Sr., 91, Remembered as a Loving Father and Respected Attorney

James V. Creen passed away on April 12. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison critiques media bias and shares Palm Sunday wishes

Commissioner Sean Morrison addressed media bias, religious observance, and political narratives through social media posts dated April 13 and 14.

City of Markham Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals met April 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 14, 2025

City of Markham Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals met 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9

How many students are enrolled at Pleasantdale School District 107 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at Pleasantdale School District 107 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

86 new registered sex offenders living in Cook County in week ending March 30

Cook County has 86 new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 30, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: April 13-19

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

South Cook News publication area records 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024