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Evergreen Park calls for volunteers for annual leaf raking event

By P. S. King | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Evergreen Park will hold its third annual Community Leaf Raking event on Saturday, November 15, starting at 10:00 AM.

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Local government meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Oct 16, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Patricia M. O'Brien, Beloved Mother and Dedicated Nurse, Passes Away at 82

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 16, 2025

Patricia M. O'Brien passed away on Oct. 14. Below is the obituary.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison questions state spending and regulation in October 16 posts

By S. T. Dominguez | Oct 16, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several statements on October 16, 2025, addressing issues of government regulation and state fiscal transparency.

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Orland Park responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By V. K. Soto | Oct 15, 2025

Orland Park residents paid approximately $4.4 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison questions Democratic leadership and voter turnout in Illinois

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 15, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted a series of critical tweets about Democratic leaders and voter turnout in Illinois during October 2025.

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South Cook County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By V. K. Soto | Oct 15, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Maria Karolak, Known for Kindness and Generosity, Passes Away at 92

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 15, 2025

Maria Karolak passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Stanislawa Koscielak, 92, Remembered as Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 15, 2025

Stanislawa Koscielak passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Oak Lawn residents paid 39th-largest sum per muncipality in August

By V. K. Soto | Oct 14, 2025

Oak Lawn residents paid approximately $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Franciscan Health Lafayette East earns Gold Certification for infant safe sleep standards

By A. R. Todd | Oct 14, 2025

Franciscan Health Lafayette East has been awarded Gold Certification as a Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital, recognizing its efforts to promote safe sleep practices for infants.

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Park Forest receives national budget award for 31st consecutive year

By J. J. Calloway | Oct 14, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year budget.

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South Cook County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By V. K. Soto | Oct 14, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Maureen C. Harty, nee Bird, Remembered for Love and Dedication

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 14, 2025

Maureen C. Harty passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Robert John Jirik Remembered for Love of Family, Humor, and Generosity

By F. R. Mcleod | Oct 14, 2025

Robert J. Jirik passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial volunteers participate in annual Day of Service

By K. D. Simpson | Oct 14, 2025

Volunteers from UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial participated in the 23rd annual Day of Service and Reflection last weekend.

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Which South Cook County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, Oct. 17?

By A. R. Dickerson | Oct 14, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17, these former South Cook County area high school standouts will be in action.

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Tinley Park residents paid 37th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By V. K. Soto | Oct 13, 2025

Tinley Park residents paid just under $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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South Cook County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By V. K. Soto | Oct 13, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government-related events in South Cook County happening Oct. 12-18

By M. G. Stroud | Oct 13, 2025

This week, the following events are set to occur in South Cook County.