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State Rep. Zwiercan: 'This legislation will make a significant difference in the lives of so many individuals'

By South Cook News | Jun 28, 2024

Illinois State Rep. Nicole La Ha Zwiercan announced the passage of her bill to protect Meals on Wheels services, stating, "by providing this sales tax exemption, we are ensuring that these crucial services remain affordable and accessible to those who need them most." She made this statement in a June 27 Facebook post.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Chicago Heights School District 170 in 2021-22 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 28, 2024

There were 536 students suspended in Chicago Heights School District 170 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cook County in week ending June 22?

By South Cook News | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By South Cook News | Jun 27, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Students suspended or expelled 313 times in a single school year in Community Consolidated School District 168

By South Cook News | Jun 27, 2024

There were 313 students suspended in Community Consolidated School District 168 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Cook County in week ending June 22

By South Cook News | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Calumet City residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By South Cook News | Jun 25, 2024

Calumet City residents paid $835,550 in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Cook County in week ending June 22?

By South Cook News | Jun 24, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

District reports Community Consolidated School District 146 suspended or expelled students 66 times in a single school year

By South Cook News | Jun 24, 2024

There were 66 students suspended in Community Consolidated School District 146 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Bridgeview Personnel Board will meet June 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 24, 2024

Village of Bridgeview Personnel Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 24.

Students at Calumet City School District 155 suspended or expelled 516 times in a single school year

By South Cook News | Jun 23, 2024

There were 516 students suspended in Calumet City School District 155 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By South Cook News | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.