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City of Blue Island City Council met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 27, 2025

City of Blue Island City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23

House candidate Sheppard on public safety: 'Illinois citizens deserve to be protected—not put at risk'

By A. R. Gunn | Sep 26, 2025

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's association with a "peacekeeper" who was later arrested for violent crimes.

House candidate Sheppard: Democrats' use of gerrymandering 'is a betrayal of democracy itself'

By P. S. King | Sep 26, 2025

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, has accused Democratic leaders of undermining democracy by pursuing super-gerrymandered maps.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 39.9% of Cook County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.9% of students enrolled in Cook County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Beatrice Piper, 83, Remembered for Love of Family and Generosity

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 26, 2025

Beatrice Piper passed away on Sept. 24. Below is the obituary.

Jan Maguda, 80, Passed Away on September 24, 2025

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 26, 2025

Jan Maguda passed away on Sept. 24. Below is the obituary.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in South Cook County

By R. J. Gonzalez | Sep 26, 2025

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

Commissioner Sean Morrison promotes public lands events and reacts to current news

By S. T. Dominguez | Sep 26, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison used his social media accounts on September 25 and 26 to promote free community events for National Public Lands Day and share reactions to developing news stories.

How many H-2A petitions made by South Cook News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By K. R. Wilkins | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the South Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 28

By N. B. Hernandez | Sep 25, 2025

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

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 25, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Chester John Ciemny, 82, Remembered Fondly After Passing in Orland Park, Illinois

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 25, 2025

Chester John Ciemny passed away on Sept. 23. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison criticizes city leadership over pensions and fiscal priorities

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison used social media posts dated September 23-24, 2025 to express criticism of Chicago's city leadership concerning pension policy decisions and their potential consequences for taxpayers.