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Local government meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Oct 6, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

South Cook County announces government events for Oct. 5-11

By M. G. Stroud | Oct 6, 2025

South Cook County will host the following events throughout this week.

Village of Orland Park Committee of the Whole met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Orland Park Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 6

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Who are the ex-high school stars from South Cook County area competing on Thursday, Oct. 9?

By A. R. Dickerson | Oct 6, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 9, this former South Cook County area high school star will be competing.

Family and kids events this week in South Cook County: Oct. 5-11

By N. B. Hernandez | Oct 5, 2025

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

Religious gatherings this week in South Cook County: Oct. 5-11

By N. T. Hale | Oct 5, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in South Cook County this week.

This week's entertainment events in South Cook County: Oct. 5-11

By N. T. Hale | Oct 5, 2025

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

This week in South Cook County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 5-11)

By R. J. Gonzalez | Oct 5, 2025

This week in South Cook County history.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 24.5% of Cook County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Oct 5, 2025

In Cook County school districts, 164,758 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Franciscan Physician Network adds two family doctors to Dyer center

By K. D. Simpson | Oct 5, 2025

Franciscan Physician Network has announced the addition of two board-certified family practice doctors to its Dyer Family Health Center.

Zbigniew J. Warpecha, 63, Dies Peacefully

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 5, 2025

Zbigniew J. Warpecha passed away on Oct. 3. Below is the obituary.

John A. Stock Jr. Remembered for His Love and Devotion to Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 5, 2025

John A. Stock passed away on Oct. 3. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison questions police orders and media narratives in October 2025 tweets

By R. J. Gonzalez | Oct 5, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison raised concerns about police command decisions and press coverage regarding an ICE-related incident in tweets posted on October 5, 2025.

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Which South Cook County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Wednesday, Oct. 8?

By A. R. Dickerson | Oct 4, 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 8 will see these former South Cook County area high school stars in competition.

Home sales in Cook County during week ending Sept. 27

By J. C. Luna | Oct 4, 2025

There were 1,230 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

This week's school events in South Cook County: Oct. 5-11

By C. K. Arriaga | Oct 4, 2025

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

How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Cook County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. J. Shelton | Oct 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Cook County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Oct 4, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Jerome J. "Jerry" Astrauskas, 80, of Orland Park, Passes Away

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" J. Astrauskas passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

James F. Fowler, U.S. Army Veteran, passes at 79