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Elementary School District 159 welcomed 1,661 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Matteson residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

Matteson residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

575 students enrolled at Southland College Prep Charter High School in 2021-22 school year

Enrollment at Southland College Prep Charter High School rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

There were 194 white students enrolled in Bloom Township High School District 206 in 2021-22 school year

In Bloom Township High School District 206, 194 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cook County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

There were 785 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

Q3 2023 Recap: 550 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

There were 550 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Cook County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 13

These teams from the South Cook News coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.

How many white students were enrolled in Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 in 2021-22 school year?

In Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215, 6.8% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

Palos Heights School District 128 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

Enrollment at Palos Heights School District 128 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 ranks 223rd in enrollment with 1,796 students during 2021-22 school year

Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 welcomed 1,796 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Harvey City Council met Aug. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2023

City of Harvey City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Oak Forest Cable Commission met Sep. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2023

City of Oak Forest Cable Commission met Thursday, Sep. 14

Q3 2023 Recap: 18 parolees from Cook County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

There were 18 offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Cook County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Rashid signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

By South Cook News reports | Oct 12, 2023

State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) signed a letter along with Democrat colleagues in the state house noting the attack from Hamas on Israeli civilians stemmed from “inequality.”

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 enrollment numbers in top 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 welcomed 1,814 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 8.3% of Lansing School District 158’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Lansing School District 158, 212 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2021-22 school year sees 754 students enrolled at West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147

Enrollment at West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rock Island County Education: 710 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

In Rock Island County schools, 710 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Happy National Farmer’s Day: Celebrating the Heroes Who Feed and Fuel Our World