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15.5% of Chicago Heights School District 170 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By South Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.5% of the students in Chicago Heights School District 170 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Midlothian School District 143: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 76% of Midlothian School District 143 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 South Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in South Cook County: June 22-28

By South Cook News | Jun 23, 2025

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

Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: June 22-28

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

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

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: June 22-28

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

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

15.6% of South Holland School District 151 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.6% of the students in South Holland School District 151 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Bloom Township High School District 206 administrators rank 196th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

Administrators in Bloom Township High School District 206 earn an average of $126,647 per year, ranking 196th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: June 22-28

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

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

Did Park Forest School District 163 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 76.3% of Park Forest School District 163 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Cook County in week ending June 14

By South Cook News | Jun 22, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.