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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Matteson Elementary School District 162 in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 31.1% of the students in Matteson Elementary School District 162 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Burnham School District 154-5 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91% of Burnham School District 154-5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Victoria Ponce, Devoted Mother and Pillar of Faith, Passes Away at 73

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Victoria Ponce passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Thomas Dale Belli, 69, Remembered for Love of Family and Rock & Roll

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Dale Belli passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Catherine Aguirre, Pillar of Strength in Pilsen, Passes Away at 75

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Catherine Aguirre passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Peter “Paul” Domico, Marine Corps Veteran and Retired Cook County Sheriff, Dies at 84

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Peter "Paul" Domico passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Paul Person, Graphic Designer and Beloved Husband, Dies at 67

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Paul Person passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Patrick W. Carroll Sr., Marine Veteran, Dies at 67

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Patrick W. Carroll passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Brandon M. Nelson, 55, Remembered for Dedication as Member of Operating Engineers Union

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Brandon M. Nelson passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

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Evergreen Park residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Evergreen Park residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Celina Villanueva introduces SB2652 in Illinois Senate on April 25—here’s what you need to know

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Bill SB2652 on April 25, with Celina Villanueva as the lead sponsor.

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Dough Company co-founder: 'Village of Richton Park passed a special additional 1% sales tax... took away 20% of our profit'

By South Cook News reports | May 15, 2025

Mike Rose, co-founder of the Chicago Dough Company in Richton Park, has said that the Black-owned business is nearing its 50th year but is struggling to remain open due to high sales taxes.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cook County in week ending May 10?

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Elementary School District 159 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.3% of Elementary School District 159 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33% of the students in South Holland School District 150 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Elsa "Elsita" Hernandez, Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Passes Away at 84

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

Elsa "Elsita" Hernandez passed away on May 13. Below is the obituary.

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Stanislaw Gil, Beloved Husband, Father, and Community Member, Dies at 77

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

Stanislaw Gil passed away on May 13. Below is the obituary.