South Cook News

VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK: ComEd vegetation management

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2019

ComEd is performing vegetation management activities on distribution circuits in Tinley Park.

VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK: Village honors Budingen prince

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2019

Mayor Jacob Vandenberg joined former Tinley Park mayors Edward J. Zabrocki and David Seaman, as well as former Village Clerk Patrick Rea, to honor and remember the late Prince Ferdinand and his wife Elizabeth, both of whom helped establish the Sister Cities relationship between Tinley Park and Budingen, Germany.

From North Cook News

Cook County Clerk Yarbrough under fire for hiring practices and other alleged misdeeds

By Dion M. Harris | 6 years ago

Nine months after taking office, Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough appeared in court last week to answer allegations of clout-hiring and patronage in the office.

Higher restaurant wages could stabilize paychecks — and eliminate job opportunities

By Robert Hadley | Sep 28, 2019

Although Chicago is mulling whether to bump the hourly minimum wage for restaurant workers from $6.40 an hour plus tips to the full minimum wage of $13 (and to $15 by 2021), one area activist fears the plan could backfire.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60827 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

There were 15 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60827 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60827 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 60827 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60827 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 60827 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Pastor and former 10th Ward candidate keeps faith in wake of fetal remains discovery

By Robert Hadley | Sep 27, 2019

The gruesome discovery of more than 2,000 aborted fetal remains in the home of a recently deceased Crete, Illinois, abortion doctor has prompted a predictably strong reaction from conservative activists and religious leaders.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60827 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2019

There were 37 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60827 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60805 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 60805 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Richard Uihlein donates $5,800 to Eric M. Wallace's election campaign

By South Cook News | Sep 27, 2019

Richard Uihlein donated $5,800 to Republican Eric M. Wallace's election campaign committee, Wallace for Illinois, on Sept. 27, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Orvie B Baker Sr. purchases 261 E. 171st Place, S. Holland

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Orvie B Baker Sr. purchased a home at 261 E. 171st Place, S. Holland from Andrew Lockett Jr. and Roslyn Lockett for $200,000.

Robert and Richard and Michael Lenart and Debra Miller acquires 4229 W. 87th St., Hometown

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Robert and Richard and Michael Lenart and Debra Miller sold their home at 4229 W. 87th St., Hometown to Karina Torres for $114,000.

Prairie State College enrolls 3,946 undergrads

By South Cook News | Sep 27, 2019

At Prairie State College, 57 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 61 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Dolores A. Kozora acquires 22230 Merrill Ave., Sauk Village

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Mayra Gonzalez purchased a home at 22230 Merrill Ave., Sauk Village from Dolores A. Kozora for $35,000.

Lissette Trueba acquires 9728 S. Keeler Ave., Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Lissette Trueba purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 9728 S. Keeler Ave., Oak Lawn from Yolanda and Conrado Trueba for $245,500.

Markell Parks acquires 14201 Parnell Ave., Riverdale

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Markell Parks sold their home at 14201 Parnell Ave., Riverdale to Merari E Salazar for $116,000.

Roberto Feliciano acquires 5752 Circle Drive 1W, Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Suazanne Trafficanta sold their home at 5752 Circle Drive 1W, Oak Lawn to Roberto Feliciano for $423,000.

Hair Professionals Career College enrolls 65 undergrads

By South Cook News | Sep 27, 2019

At Hair Professionals Career College, 72 percent of undergraduate students are nontraditional students - age 25 or older - and 100 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Marys Lane Azalea LLC acquires 1119 E. 192nd St., Glenwood

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Marys Lane Azalea LLC sold their home at 1119 E. 192nd St., Glenwood to Rosita S Rivera for $197,000.