June, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

City of Markham City Council met May 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2023

City of Markham City Council met Wednesday, May 17

Vendor on graduation-sash typo: 'We understand the disappointment you are experiencing'

By David Beasley | Jun 6, 2023

On their last day of high school, graduating seniors at Rich Township District 227 may have learned a final lesson on the value of the education they received, especially spelling.

Police called to Thornton Township while FOX 32, others interviewing assessor

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jun 6, 2023

Breaking now 6-6-2023, 1445 hours: While FOX32 and other news media were interviewing the Thornton Township Assessor on why Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard removed the assessors’ belongings and changed the locks on the assessor’s office.

St. Rita of Cascia High School alum Porfirio votes ‘yes’ on budget without Invest In Kids

By South Cook News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Despite a connection to the state’s Catholic schools, State Sen. Mike Porfirio (D-Bridgeview) has not supported extending the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program.

City of Oak Forest Planning and Zoning Commission met May 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 6, 2023

City of Oak Forest Planning and Zoning Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17.

City of Palos Heights City Council met May 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023

City of Palos Heights City Council met Tuesday, May 16

City of Hickory Hills City Council met May 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Thursday, May 11

Illinois Governor Pritzker: 'This bill seeks to rebalance the tax sale system in the interest of local governments'

By South Cook News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign legislation altering the way delinquent property taxes are auctioned, seeking to benefit residents and governments of local communities.

City of Oak Forest Senior Citizens Commission met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023

City of Oak Forest Senior Citizens Commission met Monday, May 10

City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023

City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, May 10

Matteson residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By South Cook News | Jun 4, 2023

Matteson residents paid $958,639 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

By South Cook News | Jun 3, 2023

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

Home sales during week ending May 27 in Cook County

By South Cook News | Jun 3, 2023

There were 1,214 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending May 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Pritzker says Senate, House have 'agreed to give us the tools' to manage state's health care program

By South Cook News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Democratic leaders announced May 24 that they reached agreement on a $50 billion state budget, but lawmakers quickly adjourned before the measure could go to the Senate floor for a vote.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 43 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending May 3

By South Cook News | Jun 2, 2023

There are 43 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 3.

Tarver on Catholic education: ‘I’d be doing the entire world a disservice if I didn’t help out these kids’

By South Cook News Report | Jun 2, 2023

State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II (D-Chicago) is one of many General Assembly Catholic school alumni who have failed to ensure the funding is in place for Invest In Kids Tax Scholarship program.

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met March 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 2, 2023

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Tuesday, March 28

Village of East Hazel Crest Village Board met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 2, 2023

Village of East Hazel Crest Village Board met Wednesday, May 10

Top 100 Cook County home sales for May 2023

By South Cook News | Jun 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Cook County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Jones shows no support for Invest In Kids despite having a private school education; Pritzker says: 'It's not something that's in the budget agreement'

By South Cook News Report | Jun 1, 2023

State Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) is one of several Illinois legislators who have personally benefitted from a private school education but have not shown support for extending the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program.

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