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In the 2023-24 school year, 82.4% of Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn School District 126 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Pleasantdale School District 107 administrators rank 93rd highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Pleasantdale School District 107 earn an average of $140,788 per year, ranking 93rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Cook County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Cook County in week ending May 31

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cook County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Arbor Park School District 145 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.6% of the students in Arbor Park School District 145 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Commissioner Sean Morrison shares condolences and celebrations on social media

In a series of tweets dated June 6, 2025, Commissioner Sean Morrison addressed various topics including mourning an officer's death, extending Eid greetings to his constituents in Cook County's 17th District, and expressing disapproval over...

Argo Community High School District 217 administrators rank 79th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Argo Community High School District 217 earn an average of $143,692 per year, ranking 79th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.7% of the students in Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cook County in week ending May 31?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this weekend in South Cook County: Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8

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

Did Calumet Public School District 132 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 82.9% of Calumet Public School District 132 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Community Consolidated School District 168: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.1% of Community Consolidated School District 168 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Ford Heights School District 169 administrators rank 67th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Ford Heights School District 169 earn an average of $145,953 per year, ranking 67th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cook County in week ending May 31?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Park Forest School District 163 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.7% of the students in Park Forest School District 163 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cook County in week ending May 31?

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County