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Robert "Bob" Rita brings HB1625 to the Illinois House on Jan. 23—what to know

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1625 on Jan. 23, with Robert "Bob" Rita as the lead sponsor.

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Test expectations: How many Sunnybrook School District 171 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.3% of Sunnybrook School District 171 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Abdelnasser Rashid brings HB1621 to the Illinois House on Jan. 23—what to know

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1621, backed by Abdelnasser Rashid, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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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 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Matteson ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during March

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

Matteson residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.

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Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.4% of the students in Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Orland Park responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during March

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

Orland Park residents paid just under $3.5 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Country Club Hills School District 160: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 92% of Country Club Hills School District 160 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison outlines proposals to enhance county revenue

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison has proposed changes to tax incentives aiming to boost county revenue and alleviate residents' tax burdens.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Oak Lawn residents paid 37th-largest sum per muncipality in March

By South Cook News | May 13, 2025

Oak Lawn residents paid approximately $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.9% of the students in Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 92.7% of Brookwood School District 167 students failed math portion of IAR

By South Cook News | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 92.7% of Brookwood School District 167 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 503 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By South Cook News | May 12, 2025

There were 503 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Cook County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 12, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in South Cook County: May 11-17

By South Cook News | May 12, 2025

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

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Commissioner Sean Morrison raises concerns over elected officials' conduct

By South Cook News | May 12, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison took to social media to discuss misconduct by elected officials and alarming proficiency rates in Illinois schools.