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Test expectations: How many Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 71.3% of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 7, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in South Cook County: July 6-12

By M. G. Stroud | Jul 7, 2025

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

Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in South Cook County

By R. J. Gonzalez | Jul 7, 2025

The following funeral or memorial services are scheduled to happen in South Cook County tomorrow.

Glen Ray Skaggs Jr. Remembered as Faithful and Kind

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 7, 2025

Glen Ray Skaggs passed away on July 5. Below is the obituary.

Henry "Hank" De Vries Mourned for His Dedication to Family and Community

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 7, 2025

Henry "Hank" De Vries passed away on July 5. Below is the obituary.

Maria Urbina de Valero, Remembered for her Love and Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 7, 2025

Maria De Jesus Urbina de Valero passed away on July 5. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison shares succinct thoughts via social media posts

By South Cook News | Jul 7, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison has expressed various sentiments through recent social media posts dated July 5-7, 2025.

Family & kids events this week in South Cook County: July 6-12

By N. B. Hernandez | Jul 6, 2025

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Cook County in week ending June 28?

By E. G. Montez | Jul 6, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this week in South Cook County: July 6-12

By N. T. Hale | Jul 6, 2025

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

2024: Burbank School District 111 administrators rank 277th highest in state for average salary

By South Cook News | Jul 6, 2025

Administrators in Burbank School District 111 earn an average of $119,686 per year, ranking 277th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Religious meetings this week in South Cook County: July 6-12

By N. T. Hale | Jul 6, 2025

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

Did Forest Ridge School District 142 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By South Cook News | Jul 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 71.5% of Forest Ridge School District 142 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Midlothian School District 143: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 10.9% of the students in Midlothian School District 143 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.