There were 53 offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol 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.
Southland College Prep Charter High School welcomed 575 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The teacher attendance rate in General George Patton School District 133 rose to 93.3% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Niki Conforti, the GOP candidate for Congressional District 6, has criticized the incumbent Democrat, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL), for his stance on issues related to education and explicit content. Conforti voiced concerns about Casten’s support for extending Title IX to elementary and secondary institutions and his alignment with what she perceives as a radical left-wing agenda in education.
15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez, a 4th Congressional District candidate, is inviting supporters to join him at Athena Restaurant for a campaign fundraiser event. Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-7 p.m., the event promises an opportunity to rally behind Lopez’s mission to serve the families of the 4th District in Illinois.
Former Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti on Wednesday announced he will run as a Republican for Cook County State's Attorney. Fioretti, a perennial candidate who has made unsuccessful runs for Chicago mayor, Cook County president and state senate, adds a familiar name to the ballot in a wide-open race to replace State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who is not seeking re-election.