South Cook News

August: 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

There are 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from prison in August.

From McLean County Times

Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District

By McLean County Times reports | 7 days ago

Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cook County School District 130 administrators rank 245th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

Administrators in Cook County School District 130 earn an average of $98,630 per year, ranking 245th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Worth School District 127: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.3% of Worth School District 127 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 29, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in South Cook County

By R. J. Gonzalez | Jul 29, 2025

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

Jorge Zavala Remembered in Loving Obituary

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

Jorge R. Zavala passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Pekau says District 135 new cross-dressing admin's $90k salary offer 'smells to high heaven' with more experienced female hires paid less

By South Cook News reports | Jul 29, 2025

Former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says parents' concerns are justified with the appointment of Century Junior High School vice principal Tremaine Harris, whose Instagram account revealed the 26-year-old in cross-dressing attire.

FOIA request sent to Village of Orland Park regarding hiring records on July 29, 2025

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Village of Orland Park regarding hiring records and communications on July 29, 2025.

Grassroots group Trump Illinois MAGA Official now focused on backing conservative candidates for 2026

By South Cook News reports | Jul 29, 2025

The grassroots group Trump Illinois MAGA Official (TIMO) is shifting its focus from parades and rallies to direct political participation, launching its next phase at the Summer Soirée Garden Party on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 students suspended 125 times during 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 28, 2025

There were 125 incidents of students being suspended just in Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Analysis: Calumet City School District 155 administrators rank 265th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

Administrators in Calumet City School District 155 earn an average of $99,820 per year, ranking 265th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry across South Cook News publication area during 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services employers across South Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Flossmoor School District 161: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.6% of Flossmoor School District 161 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 28, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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

By M. G. Stroud | Jul 28, 2025

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

Celebration of Life for the Late George Hardwick to be Held in Crestwood

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 28, 2025

George H. Hardwick passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.

In 2023-24 school year, 55.4% of Homewood School District 153 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.4% of Homewood School District 153 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By N. T. Hale | Jul 27, 2025

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

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By N. B. Hernandez | Jul 27, 2025

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