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

24.2% of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 24.2% of the students in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

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

Q3 Recap: 17 parolees from Cook County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

There were 17 offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Cook County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 9 am today — here's what you need to know!

Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 7?

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Cook County in week ending Dec. 28

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Flossmoor School District 161 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 24.2% of the students in Flossmoor School District 161 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Cook County in week ending Dec. 28?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 6?

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 6.

Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Jan. 6?

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Jan. 6.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Cook County in week ending Dec. 28?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q3 Recap: 23 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes against justice set for supervised release

There were 23 offenders convicted of crimes against justice living in Cook County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, Jan. 3 - Sunday, Jan. 5

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

Elementary School District 159: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 24.5% of the students in Elementary School District 159 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Thanksgiving meal giveaway aids families facing cancer and food insecurity

The inaugural Turkey and Meal Giveaway aimed to assist residents in underserved zip code areas, particularly those dealing with cancer diagnoses and food insecurity.

Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 5?