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City of Hometown City Council met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Hometown City Council met Tuesday, July 8

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City of Hickory Hills City Council met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Hickory Hills City Council met Thursday, June 12

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City of Calumet City Council met July 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2025

City of Calumet City Council met Monday, July 7

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Flossmoor School District 161 students suspended 542 times just in 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 12, 2025

There were 542 incidents of students being suspended just in Flossmoor School District 161 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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2,872 lawyers with active licenses in cities within Cook County as of June

By K. R. Wilkins | Jul 12, 2025

Cities within Cook County recorded 2,872 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June.

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In 2023-24 school year, 66.8% of Palos Heights School District 128 students failed math portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.8% of Palos Heights School District 128 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Matteson ranks 65th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By V. K. Soto | Jul 12, 2025

Matteson residents paid just under $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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School events this week in South Cook County: July 13-19

By C. K. Arriaga | Jul 12, 2025

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

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Will County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in Q2

By E. G. Montez | Jul 12, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Will County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Elementary School District 159 in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.7% of the students in Elementary School District 159 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Recent Cook County home sales in week ending July 5

By J. C. Luna | Jul 12, 2025

There were 355 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2024: Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A administrators rank 332nd highest in state for average salary

By South Cook News | Jul 12, 2025

Administrators in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A earn an average of $115,782 per year, ranking 332nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meeting today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 12, 2025

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 9:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

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

By R. J. Gonzalez | Jul 12, 2025

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

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Dolores M. Despot Remembered for Love and Legacy

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 12, 2025

Dolores M. Despot passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Jean Cruz, Remembered for Her Kindness and Creativity

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 12, 2025

Jean Cruz passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Shirley Mae Duffin Remembered for Her Vibrant Personality and Love for Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 12, 2025

Shirley Mae Duffin passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Oak Lawn residents paid 38th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By V. K. Soto | Jul 11, 2025

Oak Lawn residents paid approximately $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Cook County in week ending July 5

By E. G. Montez | Jul 11, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cook County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hazel Crest School District 152-5 administrators rank 329th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 11, 2025

Administrators in Hazel Crest School District 152-5 earn an average of $116,051 per year, ranking 329th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.