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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.

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.

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.

City of Markham City Council met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

City of Markham City Council met 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 1

Sean Morrison highlights scam warning and questions on county contract oversight

By S. T. Dominguez | Oct 4, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted warnings about scams and raised questions regarding government contract spending on social media between October 3-4, 2025.