South Cook News

Posen home prices rise in the second quarter of 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2019 in Posen rose by $19,000 while total sales decreased by 11.1%.

Bridgeview home prices rise in the second quarter of 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2019 in Bridgeview rose by $17,000 while total sales increased by 32.4%.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Alsip convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Alsip during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60464?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 60464, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Chicago Heights convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in Chicago Heights during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Calumet City convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Calumet City during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60406 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 60406 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Rep. Jones is a sponsor or co-sponsor on six active bills in the Senate, 23 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-29) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 29 active bills, with 23 of those bills still in the House and the remaining six in the Senate, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Chicago Heights convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Chicago Heights during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60466?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were ten offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 60466, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Chicago Heights convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were nine offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Chicago Heights during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Calumet City convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Calumet City during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Rep. Davis-sponsored law amending the Illinois Vehicle Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. William Davis (D-30) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60406 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 60406 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Alsip convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There were eight offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Alsip during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Alsip convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Alsip during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

City of Country Club Hills City Council met June 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 6, 2019

City of Country Club Hills City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, June 24.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney: new taxes won't solve Illinois' key problems

By Tomas Kassahun | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has expressed concerns about the state’s new increased taxes.

Coffee & Conversation session with Mayor Joe Marchese, Sen. John Curran, Rep. Jim Durkin set for July 10

By Robert Hadley | Jul 5, 2019

A Coffee & Conversation session with Darien Mayor Joe Marchese and two members of the state legislature is scheduled at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.

From Prairie State Wire

ISRA alerts members about 'anti-gun nature' of Bloomberg organization's event coming to Marion

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.