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In the 2023-24 school year, 85.9% of Sandridge School District 172 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Orland Park responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

Orland Park residents paid approximately $45 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

Cook County responsible for highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

Cook County residents paid just under $1.2 billion in sales taxes, the highest total paid per county in 2024.

Did Lincoln Elementary School District 156 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.2% of the students in Lincoln Elementary School District 156 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Did West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86.5% of West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.3% of the students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Cook County: Social Security made up 4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4% of income in Cook County, providing an average of $2,942 per capita to residents.

Test expectations: How many Cook County School District 130 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86.6% of Cook County School District 130 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Burnham School District 154-5 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.5% of the students in Burnham School District 154-5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in South Cook County: May 25-31

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

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: May 25-31

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

Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: May 25-31

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Cook County in week ending May 17

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cook County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of Calumet City School District 155 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of Calumet City School District 155 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Willow Springs School District 108 in 2023-24 school year?