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Discipline at Meadow Ridge School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Nov 28, 2023

Black students, constituting 7.5% or 46 of Meadow Ridge School's total student population of 616, accounted for two out of the three total suspensions (66.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 23 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Conforti: ‘Join me, stand up, and let’s defend our rights and the greatness of America!’

By DuPage Policy Journal | 12 months ago

Niki Conforti, the Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th District, announced a significant achievement in her campaign as she took to Facebook to share the news of filing her nominating petitions in Springfield.

City of Harvey City Council met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2023

City of Harvey City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met October 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2023

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 24.

City of Oak Forest City Council met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2023

City of Oak Forest City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Discipline at Neil Armstrong Elementary School: Hispanic students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Nov 27, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 5.9% or 17 of Neil Armstrong Elementary School's total student population of 290, accounted for one out of the two total suspensions (50%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 17 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Country Club Hills City Council met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2023

City of Country Club Hills City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

City of Hometown City Council met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2023

City of Hometown City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Discipline at Barack H. Obama Learning Academy: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By South Cook News | Nov 26, 2023

Black students, constituting 85.1% or 376 of Barack H. Obama Learning Academy's total student population of 442, accounted for 124 out of the 127 total suspensions (97.6%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By South Cook News | Nov 25, 2023

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

By South Cook News | Nov 25, 2023

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

Recent Cook County home sales in week ending Nov. 18

By South Cook News | Nov 25, 2023

There were 51 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Evergreen Park ranks 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By South Cook News | Nov 24, 2023

Evergreen Park residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

City of Palos Hills City Council met Sept. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 24, 2023

City of Palos Hills City Council met Thursday, Sept. 21

City of Oak Forest Veterans Commission met Sept. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 24, 2023

City of Oak Forest Veterans Commission met Thursday, Sept. 21

Village of Bridgeview Board of Trustees met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 23, 2023

Village of Bridgeview Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 23, 2023

Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 20

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP congressional candidate Niki Conforti highlights conservative values at AMP Banquet

By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago

Niki Conforti, the Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th District, shared her recent experience attending the Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership banquet, where she had the honor of meeting Bridget Ziegler, founder of the influential conservative parent activist group "Moms For Liberty," and renowned author Pastor Erwin Lutzer of The Moody Church.