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Tuesday, September 9, 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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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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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.

Entertainment events this September in South Cook County

By N. T. Hale | Aug 30, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Oak Lawn Community High School District 229’s outstanding debt hit $7.3 million

By A. K. Dunn | Aug 30, 2025

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 had the 34th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: South West Special Recreation Association

By V. K. Soto | Aug 30, 2025

South West Special Recreation Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant 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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Summit School District 104 reports 42 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Aug 30, 2025

There were 42 incidents of students being suspended in Summit School District 104 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Family & kids events this September in South Cook County

By J. S. Herbert | Aug 30, 2025

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

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

By C. K. Arriaga | Aug 30, 2025

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

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Robert A. Horn, Devoted Husband and Patriarch, Passes at 90

By F. R. Mcleod | Aug 30, 2025

Robert A. Horn passed away on Aug. 28. Below is the obituary.