South Cook News

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.

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.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in South Cook County

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

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.

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

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located within the South Cook News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: April 13-19

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

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

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 107 parolees from Cook County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were 107 offenders convicted of drug 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.

Patrick S. Everly, 67, Remembered as Devoted Husband and Father

Patrick S. Everly passed away on April 11. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison discusses biases and tariffs involving Illinois companies

Commissioner Sean Morrison voiced his opinions on Twitter with posts discussing bias in fact-checking and urging a deeper understanding of tariffs involving China and local Illinois companies.

Cook County: Residents received $16.19 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Cook County, providing an average of $3,168 per capita to residents.

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

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

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the South Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Hazel Crest School District 152-5 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Hazel Crest School District 152-5 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

6 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in Cook County in March