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Country Club Hills School District 160: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.9% of the students in Country Club Hills School District 160 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in South Cook News publication area during 2024?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers across South Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Test expectations: How many Elementary School District 159 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79% of Elementary School District 159 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Thornton Township High School District 205 administrators rank 143rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Thornton Township High School District 205 earn an average of $134,154 per year, ranking 143rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Government events this week in South Cook County: June 15-21

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Robert David Lebed, 83, Passes Away Peacefully in Elgin

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Robert D. Lebed passed away on June 14. Below is the obituary.

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Bernard "Bud" Lee Sr. Death News Report

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Bernard A. Lee passed away on June 14. Below is the obituary.

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Ejeek “EJ” Booda, 84, Remembered for Family and Dedication

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Ejeek "EJ" Booda passed away on June 14. Below is the obituary.

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Jeanette Lois Visser, Former Orland Park Resident, Passes Away at 95

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Jeanette Lois "Tootie" Visser passed away on June 14. Below is the obituary.

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City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met June 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 16, 2025

City of Blue Island Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12

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Commissioner Sean Morrison critiques democratic left through tweets

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison shared his thoughts on political issues via Twitter posts dated June 15 and June 16, 2025.

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Marian Catholic high school standout Eddie King Jr.’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Sunday, June 15

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

The Louisville Cardinals won 8-3.

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Did Burbank School District 111 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By South Cook News | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.2% of the students in Burbank School District 111 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: June 15-21

By South Cook News | Jun 15, 2025

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

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Worth School District 127: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.4% of Worth School District 127 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 administrators rank 137th highest in state for average salary

By South Cook News | Jun 15, 2025

Administrators in Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 earn an average of $134,855 per year, ranking 137th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Josephine M. Sitterly Remembered for Love of Family

By South Cook News | Jun 15, 2025

Josephine M. Sitterly passed away on June 13. Below is the obituary.

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Family and Friends Remember Paul D. Gill's Life of Love and Dedication

By South Cook News | Jun 15, 2025

Paul D. Gill passed away on June 13. Below is the obituary.

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Maria Kocerka, 71, Dies on June 13

By South Cook News | Jun 15, 2025

Maria Kocerka passed away on June 13. Below is the obituary.