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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

News from June 2025

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Home prices in Cook County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $23,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.9%.

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Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.6% of Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in General George Patton School District 133 in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.9% of the students in General George Patton School District 133 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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William J. Kress, Sr., Known for Artistry and Love, Dies at 86

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

William Kress passed away on June 15. Below is the obituary.

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William "Bill" T. Padgett, 71, Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

William "Bill" T. Padgett passed away on June 15. Below is the obituary.

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Mary Pat McKiernan, Former Chicago Resident and Retired Legal Secretary, Passes Away at 76

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

Mary Pat McKiernan passed away on June 15. Below is the obituary.

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Homewood-Flossmoor High School standout Will Goldberg’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Monday, June 16

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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Former Andrew High School standout Jackson Ugo played on Monday, June 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By South Cook News | Jun 17, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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Country Club Hills School District 160: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.9% of the students in Country Club Hills School District 160 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in South Cook News publication area during 2024?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) 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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Test expectations: How many Elementary School District 159 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79% of Elementary School District 159 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Thornton Township High School District 205 administrators rank 143rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Thornton Township High School District 205 earn an average of $134,154 per year, ranking 143rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Robert David Lebed, 83, Passes Away Peacefully in Elgin

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Robert D. Lebed passed away on June 14. Below is the obituary.

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City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met June 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 16, 2025

City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12

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Commissioner Sean Morrison critiques democratic left through tweets

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison shared his thoughts on political issues via Twitter posts dated June 15 and June 16, 2025.

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Marian Catholic high school standout Eddie King Jr.’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Sunday, June 15

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

The Louisville Cardinals won 8-3.

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Did Burbank School District 111 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.2% of the students in Burbank School District 111 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.