Stories | South Cook News

Medium 5db346db 75cb 49b9 9034 bd2087b3982b

Which South Cook County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By A. R. Dickerson | Sep 19, 2025

These ex-South Cook County area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21

By N. B. Hernandez | Sep 18, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 6.4% of Cook County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 18, 2025

In Cook County school districts, 43,218 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Community joins second annual all cancer awareness walk at Dolton Park

By S. T. Dominguez | Sep 18, 2025

Community members gathered at Dolton Park on August 30, 2025, for the 2nd Annual All Cancer Awareness Walk.

Commissioner Sean Morrison addresses political discourse and promotes community events in latest posts

By S. T. Dominguez | Sep 18, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison commented on political developments and invited residents to community events in several posts dated September 16 and September 18, 2025.

Outstanding debt in Kirby School District 140 reached $632,098 in fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Sep 18, 2025

Kirby School District 140's outstanding school debt reached $632,098 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $18,274 per student.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 18, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Martin Aguilar, Aged 36, Remembered Fondly by Family and Friends

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 18, 2025

Martin Aguilar passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Joan C. Cadore, 84, of Worth, Passes Away

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 18, 2025

Joan C. Cadore passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Emma Garcia, 93, died on September 16, 2025

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 18, 2025

Emma Garcia passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 17, 2025

There were 43 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Outstanding debt in Thornton School District 154 reached $703,454 in fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Sep 17, 2025

Thornton School District 154 had the fourth lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.