South Cook News

2024: Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 administrators rank 243rd lowest in state for average salary

By South Cook News | Jul 30, 2025

Administrators in Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 earn an average of $98,577 per year, ranking 243rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending Aug. 9: 50 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. D. Roberts | Jul 30, 2025

There were 50 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

Cook County School District 130 students suspended 337 times just in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 30, 2025

There were 337 incidents of students being suspended just in Cook County School District 130 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Family & kids events this August in South Cook County

By J. S. Herbert | Jul 30, 2025

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

Burbank School District 111 had $54.2 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 30, 2025

Burbank School District 111's outstanding school debt reached $54.2 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,715,750 per student.

Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 30, 2025

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

John Rutledge Butler, 84, Law Enforcement Veteran, Dies

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 30, 2025

John Rutledge Butler passed away on July 28. Below is the obituary.

Gail L. Bell, 84, Remembered for Varied Interests and Warm Companionship

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 30, 2025

Gail L. Bell passed away on July 28. Below is the obituary.

William Ruane, 88, Fondly Remembered for his Dedication to Family and Plumbing Career

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 30, 2025

William Ruane passed away on July 28. Below is the obituary.

Reavis Township High School District 220 had $59.2 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 29, 2025

Reavis Township High School District 220 had the 14th highest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Community High School District 218 Report: Suspensions in Community High School District 218 totaled 1,008 just in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 29, 2025

There were 1,008 incidents of students being suspended just in Community High School District 218 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

August: 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

There are 201 inmates sentenced in Cook County set to be released from prison in August.

From McLean County Times

Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District

By McLean County Times reports | 1 month ago

Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cook County School District 130 administrators rank 245th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

Administrators in Cook County School District 130 earn an average of $98,630 per year, ranking 245th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Worth School District 127: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.3% of Worth School District 127 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 29, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Patricia F. Domina, 83, Passes Away; Funeral Service Information Announced

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

Patricia F. Domina passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Patricia (Pat) F. McCormick, 67, Dies; Funeral Service Scheduled

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

Patricia (Pat) F. McCormick passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Richard B. "Rick" Adema, 65, Remembered for Love of Music and Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

Richard "Rick" B. Adema passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Mildred M. Martin, 85, Dies; Survived by Children, Grandchildren

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 29, 2025

Mildred M. Martin passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.