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City of Calumet City Finance Committee of the Whole met July 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2025

City of Calumet City Finance Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, July 22

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City of Calumet City Council met July 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2025

City of Calumet City Council met Thursday, July 24

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Commissioner Sean Morrison criticizes Democratic policies on taxes and energy

By South Cook News | Jul 27, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison took to social media on July 26-27 to critique Democratic-led policies regarding taxation and energy costs.

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City of Blue Island City Council met July 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2025

City of Blue Island City Council met Tuesday, July 22

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Did West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By South Cook News | Jul 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.1% of the students in West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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School events this week in South Cook County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By C. K. Arriaga | Jul 26, 2025

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

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General George Patton School District 133 administrators rank 345th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 26, 2025

Administrators in General George Patton School District 133 earn an average of $104,667 per year, ranking 345th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cook County home sales in week ending July 19

By J. C. Luna | Jul 26, 2025

There were 1,109 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Students suspended 278 times just in 2023-24 school year in Community Consolidated School District 168

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 26, 2025

There were 278 incidents of students being suspended just in Community Consolidated School District 168 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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In 2023-24 school year, 55.6% of Indian Springs School District 109 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.6% of Indian Springs School District 109 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Alvin Walaszek, 68, Remembered for Love of Family and Chicago Bears

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 26, 2025

Alvin Walaszek passed away on July 24. Below is the obituary.

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Coletta E. Groen, 75, Remembered for Warmth and Faith

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 26, 2025

Coletta E. Groen passed away on July 24. Below is the obituary.

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Heinz A. Pieniak Remembered for Inventiveness, Love of Gardening, and Kindness

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 26, 2025

Heinz A. Pieniak passed away on July 24. Below is the obituary.

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Shirley Ann Pilastro, 67, Remembered as a Beloved Sister and Aunt

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 26, 2025

Shirley Ann Pilastro passed away on July 24. Below is the obituary.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison criticizes Illinois Democrats over gerrymandering in recent tweets

By South Cook News | Jul 26, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets between July 24 and July 26, 2025, including strong criticism of Illinois Democrats regarding gerrymandering.

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Did Forest Ridge School District 142 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By South Cook News | Jul 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 57% of Forest Ridge School District 142 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cook County in week ending July 19?

By E. G. Montez | Jul 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Community Consolidated School District 146 reports 89 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 25, 2025

There were 89 incidents of students being suspended in Community Consolidated School District 146 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Cook County in week ending July 19?

By E. G. Montez | Jul 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Burnham School District 154-5 administrators rank 382nd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 25, 2025

Administrators in Burnham School District 154-5 earn an average of $107,114 per year, ranking 382nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.