South Cook News

City of Hickory Hills City Council met April 25

By Michael Abella | Apr 29, 2019

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Thursday, April 25.

Country Club Hills City Council met April 22,

By Michael Abella | Apr 29, 2019

Country Club Hills City Council met Monday, April 22.

Rep. DeLuca unfamiliar with Pappas' abortion comment: 'I'm not aware of this being discussed'

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 28, 2019

Illinois House Bill 2495, otherwise known as the Reproductive Health Act, which would allow unrestricted access to abortions, is being hotly debated throughout the state.

Southwest Elementary School scores 70% ELA proficiency, 61.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Of the 317 students attending Southwest Elementary School in 2018, 70 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 61.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Southeast Elementary School scores 60.2% ELA proficiency, 39.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Of the 303 students attending Southeast Elementary School in 2018, 60.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 39.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK: Pothole Hotline Returns to the Village of Orland Park

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2019

org_that_issued_releaseVillage of Orland Parkrelease_date2019-04-23paste_release_hereMotorists in the Village of Orland Park can again join forces with village's Public Works Department to have potholes repaired.

VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR: Village Now Accepting Applications for Vacant Trustee Position

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2019

Are you passionate about serving Flossmoor?

VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST: Park Forest election results official, applicants sought for trustee vacancy

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2019

Park Forest officially has new elected leaders set to be sworn into their posts with the sunset of the current board in May.

LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Beverly Breast Cancer Walk Efforts Continue to Impact Lives in El Salvador

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2019

For nearly two decades the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk ( BBCW) has raised more than $6 million to support Little Company of Mary Hospital’s (LCMH) award-winning Comprehensive Breast Health Center and impacted the lives of thousands of breast cancer survivors.

LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Local Police Officer Receives New Lease on Life after Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery at LCMH

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2019

Kevin Hammond, 49, never expected to be a candidate for Bariatric surgery.

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Country Club Hills School District 160, Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 and Evergreen Park School District 124 are area districts listed among those that received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois StateBoard of Education

Pappas' comments on abortion elicit anger, silence

By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2019

A meeting between a state representative and her constituents in which the lawmaker allegedly offered castration as a solution to abortion has prompted outrage from some citizens, a variety of comments from Republicans, and mostly silence from fellow Democrats.

Northeast Elementary School scores 47.3% ELA proficiency, 30.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

Of the 323 students attending Northeast Elementary School in 2018, 47.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 30.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Northwest School scores 61.9% ELA proficiency, 35.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

Of the 310 students attending Northwest School in 2018, 61.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 35.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in South Suburbs for the week of 2019-04-08

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in South Suburbs during the week of 2019-04-08.

Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of 2019-04-08

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of 2019-04-08.

Pappas' castration remark evokes agitation, silence

By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2019

A meeting between a state representative and her constituents in which the lawmaker allegedly offered castration as a solution to abortion has prompted public outcry while some of her Democratic colleagues are staying silent.

No comment from Democratic colleague on Rep. Pappas' bizarre encounter with pro-life group

By Danielle Pacey | Apr 26, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Diane Pappas (D-Itasca) suggested castration and sperm bank storage as a solution to the growing number of abortions in Illinois to a small pro-life coalition from Wayne Township earlier this month.

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Sieden Prairie Elementary School scores 31.1% ELA proficiency, 22.1% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Of the 252 students attending Sieden Prairie Elementary School in 2018, 31.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 22.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).