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Which ex-South Cook County area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By A. R. Dickerson | Sep 12, 2025

The week of Monday, Sept. 15 will see these former South Cook County area high school standouts in action.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison reflects on September 11 and addresses online responses

By S. T. Dominguez | Sep 11, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several reflections on September 11, 2025.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison references '6th commandment' in recent social media posts

By S. T. Dominguez | Sep 11, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison shared three posts on September 11, 2025, including references to religious themes and commentary.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation

By V. K. Soto | Sep 11, 2025

Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Pleasantdale School District 107’s outstanding debt hit $2.4 million

By A. K. Dunn | Sep 11, 2025

Pleasantdale School District 107 had the 13th lowest 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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Cook County responsible for highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By V. K. Soto | Sep 11, 2025

Cook County residents paid approximately $123.5 million in sales taxes, the highest total paid per county in July.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Oak Lawn residents paid 38th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By V. K. Soto | Sep 11, 2025

Oak Lawn residents paid approximately $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison comments on social media response to Charlie Kirk assassination

By R. J. Gonzalez | Sep 11, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison responded on September 10 and 11, 2025 to online reactions following Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14

By N. B. Hernandez | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 11, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Anne Perillo-Michuda, Renowned Soprano and Music Educator, Passes Away at 90

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 11, 2025

Anne Perillo-Michuda passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Arleen M. Manning, 90, of Lexington, KY, Formerly of Orland Park, IL, Remembered as Cherished Mother and Grandmother

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 11, 2025

Arleen M. Manning passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Leonas Aras Sutkus, 64, Remembered for Kindness and Humor

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 11, 2025

Leonas Aras Sutkus passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Sean Martin Cassidy, 62, Remembered for his Charisma and Love of Life

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 11, 2025

Sean Martin Cassidy passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Stephen W. Taylor, 74, Attorney and Family Man, Passes Away

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 11, 2025

Stephen W. Taylor passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 51 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Sept. 20

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 10, 2025

There were 51 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Roseland Ceasefire Project Inc

By V. K. Soto | Sep 10, 2025

Roseland Ceasefire Project Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $2,350,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois: Ridgeland School District 122 owed $2.7 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Sep 10, 2025

Ridgeland School District 122's outstanding school debt reached $2.7 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $116,873 per student.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison questions claim verification and criticizes media in recent tweets

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 10, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets on September 10, 2025, questioning information accuracy and expressing criticism toward the media.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 10, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.