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A new law sponsored by Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-29) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Probate Act of 1975 went into effect on July 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Dolton convicted of crimes against justice

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

John Murphey donates $1,500 to Vernard L. Alsberry Jr's election campaign

By South Cook News | Jul 24, 2019

John Murphey donated $1,500 to Independent Vernard L. Alsberry Jr's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Vernard L Alsberry Jr, on July 24, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Cook County convicted of crimes against persons

There were 218 offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Cook County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

See which homeowners have not paid their property taxes in South Holland

As of May 21, 101 residential properties in South Holland were delinquent on their 2017 property taxes, according to a South Cook News analysis of data made available on the Cook County Treasurer website.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60439?

There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live near Illinois zip code 60439, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60409 convicted of crimes against justice

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 60409 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Brookwood School District 167 Board of Education met April 29

Brookwood School District 167 Board of Education met Monday, April 29.

Brookwood School District 167 Board of Education met May 20

Brookwood School District 167 Board of Education met Monday, May 20.

Prairie Junior High School District 126 Board of Education met May 28

Prairie Junior High School District 126 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 28.

Prairie Junior High School District 126 Board of Education met May 9

Prairie Junior High School District 126 Board of Education met Thursday, May 9.

Roll Curran votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax

State Sen. John F. Curran (R-41) on May 1 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Hutchinson votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

State Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Hastings votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

State Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-19) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Sims votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

State Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Harris votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

State Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Jones votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

State Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Top campaign contribution recipients in South Suburbs for the week of July 8