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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

News from June 2025

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Former House candidate Bonk slams ‘No Kings’ protests: ‘Politicians are using this as a ‘campaign’’

By South Cook News reports | Jun 14, 2025

As Illinois braces for a wave of “No Kings” protests scheduled for Saturday, June 14, former Republican statehouse candidate Patricia Bonk is raising alarm over public safety concerns and noted the political opportunism surrounding the unrest.

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19.2% of Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.2% of the students in Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kirby School District 140 administrators rank 136th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

Administrators in Kirby School District 140 earn an average of $134,882 per year, ranking 136th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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School events this week in South Cook County: June 15-21

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

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

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In 2023-24 school year, 80.1% of Thornton School District 154 students failed math portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.1% of Thornton School District 154 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Weekly recap, week ending June 7 home sales in Cook County

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

There were 1,349 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending June 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

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

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Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 9:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Władysław "Władek" Galica Passes Away at 76

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

Wladyslaw Galica passed away on June 12. Below is the obituary.

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Lynne Marie Dressel-Damaschke Remembered for Kindness and Creativity

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

Lynne M. Damaschke passed away on June 12. Below is the obituary.

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Rosendo Huerta Olvera, 42, Remembered Fondly

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

Rosendo Huerta Olvera passed away on June 12. Below is the obituary.

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Marian Catholic high school standout Eddie King Jr.’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Friday, June 13

By South Cook News | Jun 14, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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South Holland School District 150: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.3% of the students in South Holland School District 150 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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South Holland School District 150: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.6% of South Holland School District 150 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Matteson Elementary School District 162 administrators rank 128th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Administrators in Matteson Elementary School District 162 earn an average of $135,972 per year, ranking 128th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kenneth "Ken" Walter Herkert, 96, Remembered for Family Values and Love of Outdoors

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Kenneth W. Herkert passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

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Gayle E. Skeens, nee Pyrek, 78, Beloved Mother and Grandmother Remembered

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Gayle E. Skeens passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

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Catherine M. Phelan, Remembered for Love, Generosity, and Strength

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Catherine M. Phelan passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

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Fernando Perez Esquivel Services

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Fernando Perez Esquivel passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

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Barbara A. Smolik, 54, of Tinley Park, IL, Passes Away

By South Cook News | Jun 13, 2025

Barbara A. Smolik passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.