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Ford Heights School District 169 reports 27 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 13, 2025

There were 27 incidents of students being suspended in Ford Heights School District 169 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Country Club Hills School District 160: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.1% of the students in Country Club Hills School District 160 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Brookwood School District 167 administrators rank 333rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 13, 2025

Administrators in Brookwood School District 167 earn an average of $115,778 per year, ranking 333rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By V. K. Soto | Jul 13, 2025

Orland Park residents paid just over $4.1 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per municipality in May.

Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: July 13-19

By N. T. Hale | Jul 13, 2025

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

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: July 13-19

By N. T. Hale | Jul 13, 2025

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

Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.7% of Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: July 13-19

By N. B. Hernandez | Jul 13, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cook County in week ending July 5?

By E. G. Montez | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.