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News from October 2023

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Rep. Egofske Voices Opposition to Proposed Natural Gas Rate Increases

By South Cook News | Oct 25, 2023

State Representative John Egofske has expressed strong opposition to the recently recommended natural gas rate increases that could impact over 4.1 million consumers in Illinois. These recommendations, put forth by administrative judges at the Illinois Commerce Commission, are currently under review, with a final decision expected by the end of the year.If approved, the proposed rate increases would have a significant impact on the monthly bills of utility customers in Illinois. Several gas companies, including Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas,...

Village of East Hazel Crest President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2023

Village of East Hazel Crest President and Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 23

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Sept. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2023

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 26

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Hempcrete featured at four-day workshop at St. Augustine College

By South Cook News reports | Oct 24, 2023

The Build Green Hempcrete Workshop was held in Chicago from Oct. 7-10.

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Community Consolidated School District 168 enrollment numbers in top 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 24, 2023

Community Consolidated School District 168 welcomed 1,262 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State taxes: Evergreen Park residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid for July

By South Cook News | Oct 24, 2023

Evergreen Park residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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City of Country Club Hills City Council met September 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

City of Country Club Hills City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 25.

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Illinois House Convenes for Fall Veto Session

By South Cook News | Oct 24, 2023

The Illinois House of Representatives has reconvened for the fall veto session, which promises to be a crucial period for discussing and addressing important issues in the state. As lawmakers gather, there are several pressing matters on the agenda that will shape the future of Illinois.One of the key topics expected to be discussed during the session is the state budget. With Illinois facing significant financial challenges, legislators will be working to address the budget deficit and ensure that essential services are adequately funded. Representative John Smith...

City of Oak Forest City Council met Sept. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023

City of Oak Forest City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Blue Island City Council met Sep. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023

City of Blue Island City Council met Tuesday, Sep. 26

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There were 21 white students enrolled in Thornton Township High School District 205 in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 23, 2023

In Thornton Township High School District 205, 0.5% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Lemont Township High School District 210's enrollment rank increases during 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 23, 2023

Lemont Township High School District 210 welcomed 1,364 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Markham-based Barnacres Corporation owns tent cities sites in South Chicago

By South Cook News reports | Oct 23, 2023

The owners of tent city property in South Chicago are based in Markham in South Cook County.

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Cook County's student body comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 23, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Cook County student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rock Island County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 23, 2023

In Rock Island County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Hometown City Council met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023

City of Hometown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Harvey City Council met Sep. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023

City of Harvey City Council met Monday, Sep. 25

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Matteson Elementary School District 162 Education: 25 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 22, 2023

In Matteson Elementary School District 162, 1.1% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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2021-22 school year sees 72 students enrolled at Rutland Community Consolidated School District 230

By South Cook News | Oct 22, 2023

Enrollment at Rutland Community Consolidated School District 230 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 ranks 288th in enrollment with 1,375 students during 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Oct 22, 2023

Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 welcomed 1,375 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.