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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

By South Cook News | May 20, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

By South Cook News | May 19, 2025

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Government events this week in South Cook County: May 18-24

By South Cook News | May 19, 2025

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

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Commissioner Sean Morrison addresses tax reform and patriotism in recent tweets

By South Cook News | May 18, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison recently discussed proposed reforms to the Class 2-12 Property Tax Classification on social media.

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South Cook News area weekly mass times

By South Cook News | May 17, 2025

The following parishes in the South Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Prairie State Taxes: Calumet City residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March

By South Cook News | May 16, 2025

Calumet City residents paid $888,116 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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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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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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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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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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Commissioner Sean Morrison comments on police week and public policy

By South Cook News | May 15, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison recently addressed National Police Week's importance while critiquing public policies related to housing crises.

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Abdelnasser Rashid introduces HB1631 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1631, backed by Abdelnasser Rashid, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Abdelnasser Rashid introduces HB1632 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By South Cook News | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1632 on Jan. 23, with Abdelnasser Rashid as the lead sponsor.

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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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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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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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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.