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Enrollment at Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Sean Morrison prompts discussion with Chicago Mayor in new social media posts

Commissioner Sean Morrison's recent tweets focus on engaging with the Chicago Mayor, displaying an enigmatic interaction.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Robert D. Dunne, 83, Remembered as Devoted Husband, Father, and Papa

Robert D. Dunne passed away on April 14. Below is the obituary.

Cook County home prices rose in February 2025 compared to February 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $22,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 14.5%.

Q4 2024 Recap: 120 parolees from Cook County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

There were 120 offenders convicted of sex crimes 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.

783 students enrolled at Palos Heights School District 128 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Palos Heights School District 128 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Sean Morrison discusses political issues, policies, and leadership changes

Commissioner Sean Morrison took to Twitter on April 15, 2025, discussing recent political engagements and voicing his concerns on various policies.

Orland Park responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

Orland Park residents paid $5.1 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in January.

802 students enrolled at South Holland School District 150 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at South Holland School District 150 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?

There were 5,480 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in South Cook County: April 13-19

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

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in South Cook County

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in South Cook County tomorrow.

James V. Creen Sr., 91, Remembered as a Loving Father and Respected Attorney

James V. Creen passed away on April 12. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison critiques media bias and shares Palm Sunday wishes