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News from July 2025

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Pekau says District 135 cross-dressing admin's $90k salary offer 'smells to high heaven' with more experienced female hires paid less

By South Cook News reports | Jul 29, 2025

Former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says parents' concerns are justified with the appointment of Century Junior High School vice principal Tremaine Harris, whose Instagram account revealed the 26-year-old in cross-dressing attire.

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FOIA request sent to Village of Orland Park regarding hiring records on July 29, 2025

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Village of Orland Park regarding hiring records and communications on July 29, 2025.

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Grassroots group Trump Illinois MAGA Official now focused on backing conservative candidates for 2026

By South Cook News reports | Jul 29, 2025

The grassroots group Trump Illinois MAGA Official (TIMO) is shifting its focus from parades and rallies to direct political participation, launching its next phase at the Summer Soirée Garden Party on Saturday, Aug. 2.

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Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 students suspended 125 times during 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 28, 2025

There were 125 incidents of students being suspended just in Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Analysis: Calumet City School District 155 administrators rank 265th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

Administrators in Calumet City School District 155 earn an average of $99,820 per year, ranking 265th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Administrative and Support Services industry across South Cook News publication area during 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services employers across South Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Flossmoor School District 161: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.6% of Flossmoor School District 161 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 28, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in South Cook County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By M. G. Stroud | Jul 28, 2025

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

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Donald F. Stanner, 85, Remembered for Generosity and Volunteerism

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 28, 2025

Donald F. Stanner passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.

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David A. Dietz, US Air Force Veteran, Dies at 68

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 28, 2025

David A. Dietz passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.

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Theodora Alexopoulos, 88, Remembered for Love and Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 28, 2025

Theodora Alexopoulos passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.

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Richard Darling, 91, Remembered for Love of Golf and Travel

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 28, 2025

Richard Darling passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.

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Celebration of Life for the Late George Hardwick to be Held in Crestwood

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 28, 2025

George H. Hardwick passed away on July 26. Below is the obituary.

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In 2023-24 school year, 55.4% of Homewood School District 153 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.4% of Homewood School District 153 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By N. T. Hale | Jul 27, 2025

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

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Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By N. B. Hernandez | Jul 27, 2025

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

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This week in South Cook County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (July 27-Aug. 2)

By R. J. Gonzalez | Jul 27, 2025

This week in South Cook County history.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Chicago Heights School District 170 during 2023-24 school year?

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 27, 2025

There were 792 incidents of students being suspended just in Chicago Heights School District 170 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 19

By E. G. Montez | Jul 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.