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Discipline at Kolmar Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

Black students, constituting 22.6% or 119 of Kolmar Elementary School's total student population of 526, accounted for 11 out of the 14 total suspensions (78.6%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 11 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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On Saturday, December 16, Central Christian School standout Doria Foxworth competed in NAIA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Trinity Christian Trolls lost 49-70 in their NAIA game against the Roosevelt Lakers on Saturday, December 16.

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Makaiya Vercher, former Crete-monee High School standout, played on Saturday, December 16 in NAIA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 16, Timothy Christian High School standout Hannah Schuringa competed in NAIA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Lincoln Park High School standout Anastasia Anane’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Example Academy standout Laila Gibson’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, December 16

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School standout Lorena Arnett’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, December 16

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Amena Alexander, former Evanston Township High School standout, played on Saturday, December 16 in NAIA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Lockport East High School standout Quinton Hunter’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Trinity Christian Trolls lost 57-87 in their NAIA game against the Roosevelt Lakers on Saturday, December 16.

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On Saturday, December 16, Lincoln Way-East High School standout Mike Scanlan competed in NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Danville, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 16, Oak Lawn High School standouts, including David Reyes, competed in an NJCAA game for Moraine Valley Cyclones

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Palos Hills, Illinois.

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Homeschool standouts Chris Henthorn and Ethan Peacock’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, December 16

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Trinity Christian Trolls lost 57-87 in their NAIA game against the Roosevelt Lakers on Saturday, December 16.

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Antonio Phillips, former Crete-monee High School standout, played on Saturday, December 16 in NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Prairie State Pioneers lost 65-69 in their NJCAA game against the Danville Jaguars on Saturday, December 16.

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On Saturday, December 16, Corliss High School standout Javonte McKenzie competed in NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Palos Hills, Illinois.

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Amarion Johnson, former Tinley Park High School standout, played on Saturday, December 16 in NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Moraine Valley Cyclones won 79-75 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Saturday, December 16.

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Dante Sellers, former Lake View High School standout, played on Saturday, December 16 in NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Prairie State Pioneers lost 65-69 in their NJCAA game against the Danville Jaguars on Saturday, December 16.

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Enari Thomas and Nick Owens, former Marshall Metropolitan High School standouts, played on Saturday, December 16 in NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Palos Hills, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Hinsdale South High School standout Brandon Landfair’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Prairie State Pioneers lost 65-69 in their NJCAA game against the Danville Jaguars on Saturday, December 16.

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On Saturday, December 16, former Rich South High School standout Kentrell Matthews’ college team lost in an NJCAA game

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Danville, Illinois.

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Homewood-Flossmoor High School standout Luis Acevedo’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 16

By South Cook News | Dec 17, 2023

The Moraine Valley Cyclones won 79-75 in their NJCAA game against the Bryant & Stratton Wisconsin Bobcats on Saturday, December 16.