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Government events this week in South Cook County: May 4-10

By South Cook News | May 5, 2025

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

Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in South Cook County

By South Cook News | May 5, 2025

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

Patricia "Patty" Van Vuren (Boll), 65, of Orland Park, IL, Passes Away

By South Cook News | May 5, 2025

Patricia "Patty" C. Van Vuren passed away on May 3. Below is the obituary.

Sandra E. Hernandez, 63, of Sauk Village, Passes Away

By South Cook News | May 5, 2025

Sandra E. Hernandez passed away on May 3. Below is the obituary.

sean morrison questions authenticity and reflects on wwii anniversary

By South Cook News | May 5, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison engaged his audience with tweets questioning information authenticity and reflecting on historical anniversaries on May 5, 2025.

Cook County: Medicare dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By South Cook News | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.5% of income in Cook County, providing an average of $2,559 per capita to residents.

H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Public Administration industry file 1 petition in South Cook News publication area throughout 2024

By South Cook News | May 4, 2025

An employer classified under the Public Administration industry based in the South Cook News publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: May 4-10

By South Cook News | May 4, 2025

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

40.8% of Ridgeland School District 122 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By South Cook News | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.8% of the students in Ridgeland School District 122 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: May 4-10

By South Cook News | May 4, 2025

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

Hazel Crest School District 152-5: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 95.4% of Hazel Crest School District 152-5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.