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Country Club Hills School District 160 reports 192 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Aug 1, 2025

There were 192 incidents of students being suspended just in Country Club Hills School District 160 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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In 2023-24 school year, 45.4% of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A students failed math portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.4% of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, Aug. 1 - Sunday, Aug. 3

By N. B. Hernandez | Jul 31, 2025

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

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Government events this August in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 31, 2025

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

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Analysis: Country Club Hills School District 160 administrators rank 188th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Administrators in Country Club Hills School District 160 earn an average of $96,333 per year, ranking 188th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Outstanding debt in Bremen Community High School District 228 reached $50 million in fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 31, 2025

Bremen Community High School District 228 had the 17th highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In Memoriam: William Shaw remembered on his birthday (July 31)

By S. T. Dominguez | Jul 31, 2025

Born on July 31, 1937, in Fulton, Arkansas, William "Bill" Shaw's early years were shaped by the rural landscape of his birthplace.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison questions voter roll maintenance and challenges Governor Pritzker’s leadership

By South Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets on July 30-31, 2025 questioning annual voter roll cleaning practices and challenging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s record.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Cook County in week ending July 26

By E. G. Montez | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.1% of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By E. G. Montez | Jul 30, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment events this August in South Cook County

By N. T. Hale | Jul 30, 2025

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

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2024: Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 administrators rank 243rd lowest in state for average salary

By South Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

Administrators in Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 earn an average of $98,577 per year, ranking 243rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 50 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. D. Roberts | Jul 30, 2025

There were 50 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Cook County School District 130 students suspended 337 times just in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 30, 2025

There were 337 incidents of students being suspended just in Cook County School District 130 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Family & kids events this August in South Cook County

By J. S. Herbert | Jul 30, 2025

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

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Burbank School District 111 had $54.2 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 30, 2025

Burbank School District 111's outstanding school debt reached $54.2 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,715,750 per student.

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Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 30, 2025

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Reavis Township High School District 220 had $59.2 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 29, 2025

Reavis Township High School District 220 had the 14th highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Community High School District 218 Report: Suspensions in Community High School District 218 totaled 1,008 just in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 29, 2025

There were 1,008 incidents of students being suspended just in Community High School District 218 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.