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Cook County Sheriff has 5,334 Twitter followers as of July 30.

Illinois U.S. Rep Marie Newman: "Yesterday the House PASSED an assault weapons ban I was so proud to vote for this crucial legislation...."

Marie Newman has 50,033 Twitter followers as of July 30.

Which property taxpayers in Cook County have outstanding bill payments in August?

There are 56,725 taxpayers in Cook County who still owe property taxes in August, according to the Cook County Assessor.

Bridgeview-based Industrial Engineering company Manitex International Inc. (MNTX:NAQ) sees value fall 86.6% in week ending July 30

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Engineering company headquartered in Illinois on July 29.

Pekau on July Fourth shooting: 'Hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the residents of Highland Park'

By Trina Thomas | Jul 30, 2022

Keith Pekau, mayor of Orland Park, offered his condolences to those affected by a shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and two dozen injured.

Illinois U.S. Rep Marie Newman: "I was honored to stand with the family of Shireen Abu Akleh and echo their demands for #JusticeforShireen...."

Marie Newman has 50,033 Twitter followers as of July 29.

Illinois Cook County Sheriff: "Happy 11th Birthday to our K-9 Kelli, who is named after Kelli Joy OLaughlin. Since joining our office..."

Cook County Sheriff has 5,334 Twitter followers as of July 29.

Illinois Cook County Sheriff: "Our Treatment Response Team (TRT) is comprised of licensed mental health & substance abuse professionals...."

Cook County Sheriff has 5,334 Twitter followers as of July 29.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the South Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

32.4% of households in Riverdale received food stamps in 2020

Riverdale ranked 69th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

37.4% of households in Harvey received food stamps in 2020

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2022

Harvey ranked 36th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Pekau: 'Real leaders don't stand by while crime is on the rise and our kids are at risk'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 29, 2022

This week, Mayor of Orland Park in Cook County announced that Cook County will allocate $2.6 million to address the opioid epidemic.

Week ending July 6: 37 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2022

There are 37 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 6.

Illinois U.S. Rep Marie Newman: "I am disgusted that Senate Republicans chose to abandon our veterans. This is a total abdication of..."

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2022

Marie Newman has 50,033 Twitter followers as of July 28.

City of Hickory Hills City Council met June 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2022

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Thursday, June 9.

Illinois U.S. Rep Marie Newman: "A BIG win for transit accessibility!! Last year, the ASAP Act I introduced w/ @SenDuckworth and @RepChuyGarcia..."

Marie Newman has 50,033 Twitter followers as of July 27.

49.2% of households in Ford Heights received food stamps in 2020

Ford Heights ranked fifth in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 17

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 17.

Illinois Cook County Sheriff: "We repaired our 300th vehicle during our 11th car repair event! Were grateful to our service technicians..."