Christine Shanahan McGovern, a candidate for Illinois State House District 36, expressed her concerns about crime and education in the state. She emphasized, "Nothing will change until there are consequences with the criminals." McGovern, set to face Democrat Rick Ryan in the general election, suggested that "everyone who believes the SAFE T Act is positive and making positive change needs to go have a sleepover on this block."
Administrators in Brookwood School District 167 earn an average of $99,664 per year, ranking 533rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average school administrator’s salary in Atwood Heights School District 125 was $111,469 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,161, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average school administrator’s salary in North Palos School District 117 was $111,682 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $61,469, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Administrators in Community Consolidated School District 168 earn an average of $104,410 per year, ranking 454th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Administrators in Ridgeland School District 122 earn an average of $104,673 per year, ranking 445th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average school administrator’s salary in Burbank School District 111 was $112,031 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $65,151, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Administrators in West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 earn an average of $105,747 per year, ranking 431st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average school administrator’s salary in South Holland School District 150 was $112,285 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $69,929, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
There were seven offenders convicted of public safety violations living in Cook County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.