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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Kirby School District 140 in 2021-22 school year?

By South Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 40% of Kirby School District 140 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Sen. Hastings marks ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By South Cook News Report | Dec 30, 2023

Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By South Cook News | Dec 30, 2023

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

43.9% of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Dec 30, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 43.9% of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cook County home sales in week ending Dec. 23, 2023

By South Cook News | Dec 30, 2023

There were 456 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

South Cook News area weekly mass times

By South Cook News | Dec 30, 2023

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

Illinois’ House District 30 candidate Bonk: ‘Black Excellence Hour Live’

By South Cook News | Dec 29, 2023

Patricia Bonk, the candidate for Illinois’ House District 30, recently participated in an event titled "Black Excellence Hour Live" hosted by P Rae, a prominent figure in Black Excellence Hour PRIMETIME.

Tinley Park responsible for 24th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By South Cook News | Dec 29, 2023

Tinley Park residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in September.

Orland School District 135: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By South Cook News | Dec 29, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 47.6% of Orland School District 135 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Oct. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 29, 2023

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Thursday, Oct. 26

Village of East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees met Oct. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 29, 2023

Village of East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 25

49.8% of Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Dec 28, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 49.8% of Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘A caravan is headed to the US Border and could be the largest ever at over 15,000 people’

By South Cook News | Dec 28, 2023

Ashley Ramos, a 2nd Congressional District candidate, voiced apprehension about the sizable migrant caravan approaching the US-Mexico border, cautioning that it could potentially exceed 15,000 people and become the largest on record.

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds & Property Committee met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 28, 2023

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds & Property Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 24

City of Palos Heights Public Safety Committee met Nov. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 28, 2023

City of Palos Heights Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 28

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in North Palos School District 117 in 2021-22 school year?

By South Cook News | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 53.8% of North Palos School District 117 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Ramos: ‘Unbelievable misuse of the VA’

By South Cook News | Dec 27, 2023

Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has raised concerns about what she and others consider a misuse of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare resources.

City of Hometown City Council met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

City of Hometown City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

City of Palos Heights Planning & Zoning Committee met Nov. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

City of Palos Heights Planning & Zoning Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 28

From West Cook News

Suburban police agencies address illegal immigrant drop-offs prompting concerns over resource allocation

By West Cook News reports | 11 months ago

The Chicagoland area is grappling with an increase in busloads of illegal immigrants being dropped off in various municipalities, leading to concerns about the allocation of police resources.