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Orland Park Village Trustee Dodge: ‘There is data that Illinois still finds there are a lot of illegal marijuana sales happening’

By South Cook News Report | May 8, 2023

Republicans are raising questions about a measure that would bar the smell of marijuana from being used as probable cause to search a vehicle or its passengers. Democratic senators in Springfield recently passed the legislation and now it is with the House.

City of Palos Hills City Council met April, 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 8, 2023

City of Palos Hills City Council met Thursday, April, 6

City of Markham City Council met April 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 8, 2023

City of Markham City Council met Wednesday, April 5

Which political committee based in a сity within Cook County spent the most during week ending May 6?

By South Cook News | May 7, 2023

Friends of Vidal was the biggest spender the week before.

Brother Rice graduate produces film on college homecoming event

By South Cook News Report | May 7, 2023

Brother Rice alumnus Jacob Wizgird recently produced a short film in support of the University of Missouri’s Homecoming.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

By South Cook News | May 6, 2023

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

Br. Rice President: “I am writing to ask for your support in ‘removing the sunset’ provision for the Illinois Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship (TCS) program”

By South Cook News Report | May 5, 2023

The president of Brother Rice High School sent an email to the school’s supporters this week asking for “support in ‘removing the sunset’ provision for the Illinois Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship (TCS) program.”

Bremen High School District 228 BOE receives update on student heart rate monitor use, connection to behavior management

By Tamara Browning | May 5, 2023

Staff of the Special Education and Physical Education departments of Bremen High School District 228 in Midlothian recently told the Board of Education that a collaboration in the use of web-based heart rate monitors is progressing.

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Chris Chelios, Mount Carmel H.S. graduate, lists Malibu home for $75 million

By South Cook News Report | May 5, 2023

Chris Chelios, a former Blackhawks player and three-time Stanley Cup winner, has put his Malibu home on the market with an asking price of $75 million. Chelios said he moved to Paradise Cove to find a secluded home for his family, and it was the perfect place for them.

56 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending April 6

By South Cook News | May 5, 2023

There are 56 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 6.

City of Markham City Council met March 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 5, 2023

City of Markham City Council met Wednesday, March 1

City of Hickory Hills City Council met April 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 5, 2023

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Thursday, April 13

Bridgeview residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By South Cook News | May 4, 2023

Bridgeview residents paid $884,528 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

Village of East Hazel Crest Village Board of Trustee met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2023

Village of East Hazel Crest Village Board of Trustee met Wednesday, April 12

City of Oak Forest Senior Commission met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2023

City of Oak Forest Senior Commission met Wednesday, April 12

Pritzker on new IHDA home repair program: 'Every Illinoisan deserves housing that is safe and accessible'

By South Cook News Report | May 3, 2023

The IHDA has announced the creation of a new homeowner assistance program aimed at providing financial help for much-needed safety, accessibility, health and energy efficiency home repairs to low-income families.

City of Palos Heights Finance Committee met April 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 3, 2023

City of Palos Heights Finance Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.

City of Markham Planning and Zoning Board met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 3, 2023

City of Markham Planning and Zoning Board met Wednesday, April 12

City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 3, 2023

City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, April 12

Pritzker: 'I'd love it if they stayed in Chicago, but it is their choice'

By South Cook News Report | May 2, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) isn't sold on the idea of cutting taxes or using public dollars to put toward a new stadium for the Chicago Bears outside the city.

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