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Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

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

By South Cook News | Feb 21, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

By South Cook News | Feb 20, 2025

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Prairie State taxes: Matteson residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By South Cook News | Feb 19, 2025

Matteson residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 19, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Republican leader criticizes Governor Pritzker's proposed state budget increase

By South Cook News | Feb 19, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced concerns regarding Governor Pritzker's latest budget proposal.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 18, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Illinois Senate Republicans urge no new taxes in upcoming budget

By South Cook News | Feb 18, 2025

Illinois Senate Republicans are urging Governor JB Pritzker to ensure transparent accounting of taxpayer spending and avoid new tax increases in the upcoming budget address.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 17, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in South Cook County: Feb. 16-22

By South Cook News | Feb 17, 2025

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Oak Lawn residents paid 33rd-largest sum in November 2024

By South Cook News | Feb 14, 2025

Oak Lawn residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 13, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 12, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Illinois Senate Republican leader calls for action against public corruption

By South Cook News | Feb 12, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has called for addressing the culture of public corruption following the jury conviction of a former Illinois Speaker on charges related to public corruption.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 11, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 10, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in South Cook County: Feb. 9-15

By South Cook News | Feb 10, 2025

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

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Evergreen Park ranks 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2024

By South Cook News | Feb 9, 2025

Evergreen Park residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Feb 8, 2025

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

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Orland Park’s Pekau on DOJ suing Il. over sanctuary policies: ‘I think it’s fantastic that the federal government is taking action’

By South Cook News reports | Feb 7, 2025

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau has expressed his support for the U.S. government's recent lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Chicago and several local elected officials over sanctuary policies that the Justice Department argues obstruct federal immigration enforcement.