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Monday, October 20, 2025

News from August 2025

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Inside Glenwood Academy—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By V. K. Soto | Aug 31, 2025

Glenwood Academy, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $800,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Government events this September in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Aug 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in South Cook County this month.

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This week in South Cook County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

By R. J. Gonzalez | Aug 31, 2025

This week in South Cook County history.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 23

By E. G. Montez | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students suspended 83 times just in 2023-24 school year in Sunnybrook School District 171

By A. K. Dunn | Aug 31, 2025

There were 83 incidents of students being suspended just in Sunnybrook School District 171 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By N. T. Hale | Aug 31, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in South Cook County this week.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: South Holland School District 150’s outstanding debt hit $6.3 million

By A. K. Dunn | Aug 31, 2025

South Holland School District 150's outstanding school debt reached $6.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $787,406 per student.

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Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By N. B. Hernandez | Aug 31, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in South Cook County this week.

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Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By N. T. Hale | Aug 31, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in South Cook County this week.

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Rosalinda Castro Alvarez, 54, passed away on August 29, 2025

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

Rosalinda Castro Alvarez passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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Lino Tijerina, U.S. Army Veteran and Superior Graphite Retiree, Passes Away at 90

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

Lino Tijerina passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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John S. Matejka Remembered in Tinley Park

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

John S. Matejka passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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Elouise Marilyn Branson Remembered in Tinley Park Funeral Service

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

Elouise Marilyn Branson passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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Dr. Theodore E. Brasky, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Esteemed Dentist, Passes Away at 80

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

Theodore E. Brasky passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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Carol S. Thompson Remembered in Orland Park

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

Carol S. Thompson passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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Pearl E. Kooyenga, 95, of Lansing, Illinois, Passes Away Peacefully

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

Pearl E. Kooyenga passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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James J. Beranek, 82, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Community

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 31, 2025

James J. Beranek passed away on Aug. 29. Below is the obituary.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison criticizes Chicago’s leadership in series of social media posts

By South Cook News | Aug 31, 2025

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets on August 30 and 31, 2025, criticizing Chicago's political leadership.

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Who from South Cook County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Wednesday, Sept. 3?

By A. R. Dickerson | Aug 31, 2025

These former South Cook County area high school standouts will be competing on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

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Week ending Aug. 23: Cook County home sales

By J. C. Luna | Aug 30, 2025

There were 665 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to BlockShopper.com.