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News from July 2025

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In 2023-24 school year, 45.4% of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A students failed math portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.4% of Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, Aug. 1 - Sunday, Aug. 3

By N. B. Hernandez | Jul 31, 2025

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

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Government events this August in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 31, 2025

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

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Analysis: Country Club Hills School District 160 administrators rank 188th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Administrators in Country Club Hills School District 160 earn an average of $96,333 per year, ranking 188th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Outstanding debt in Bremen Community High School District 228 reached $50 million in fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 31, 2025

Bremen Community High School District 228 had the 17th highest 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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In Memoriam: William Shaw remembered on his birthday (July 31)

By S. T. Dominguez | Jul 31, 2025

Born on July 31, 1937, in Fulton, Arkansas, William "Bill" Shaw's early years were shaped by the rural landscape of his birthplace.

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Jean M. Sladek, 94, of Oak Lawn, Dies Surrounded by Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Jean M. Sladek passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Primitivo "Primo" Rodriguez, Jr. Dies at 79; Remembered as Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Primitivo "Primo" Rodriguez passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Ralph Henry Amato, Jr., 86, Remembered for Love of Family, Entrepreneurial Spirit

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Ralph Henry Amato passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Kevin J. Clifford, 62, Passes Away; Survived by Wife, Children, Grandchildren

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Kevin J. Clifford passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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IdaMae Walsh, Devoted to Family and Faith, Passes Away at 100

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

IdaMae Walsh passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Frank J. Sanchez Remembered as a Devoted Family Man and Veteran

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Frank J. Sanchez passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Maureen Bridget Rakowski (nee Hackett) Remembered for Her Love of Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Maureen B. Rakowski passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Rafael Monroy Machuca Remembered with Heartfelt Obituary

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Rafael Monroy Machuca passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Diane Dominguez, 79, Remembered for Love, Generosity, and Grace

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 31, 2025

Diane Dominguez passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison questions voter roll maintenance and challenges Governor Pritzker’s leadership

By South Cook News | Jul 31, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets on July 30-31, 2025 questioning annual voter roll cleaning practices and challenging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s record.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Cook County in week ending July 26

By E. G. Montez | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.1% of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By E. G. Montez | Jul 30, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment events this August in South Cook County

By N. T. Hale | Jul 30, 2025

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