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

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

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

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Zenon Lauras, Beloved Father and Skilled Diesel Mechanic, Dies at 67

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

Zenon Lauras passed away on May 18. Below is the obituary.

Colleen A. Sopkin, Retired District Employee and Devoted Family Woman, Passes at 47 Years

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

Colleen (O'Shea) A. Sopkin passed away on May 18. Below is the obituary.

Veronica A. Stabrawa, 98, of Orland Park, IL, Passes Away

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

Veronica A. Stabrawa passed away on May 18. Below is the obituary.

Jeanette M. Gabrys, Remembered Fondly

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

Jeanette M. Gabrys passed away on May 18. Below is the obituary.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

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

Morrison discusses tax reforms and political critique in recent tweets

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison has taken to Twitter to discuss significant topics including a proposed amendment targeting loopholes in Cook County's property tax classifications and criticisms of President Biden's administration.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 23?

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 23.

Hazel Crest School District 152-5: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 89.3% of Hazel Crest School District 152-5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 28.6% of the students in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.