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Orland Park junior high appoints new assistant principal amid controversy

By South Cook News | Jul 23, 2025

A new assistant principal has been appointed at Century Junior High in Orland Park, Illinois.

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Commissioner Sean Morrison comments on recent news and political reactions in July tweets

By South Cook News | Jul 23, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets in July 2025 questioning news accuracy and speculating about political reactions to an arrest.

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Three fewer lawyers practicing in cities in Cook County in June

By K. R. Wilkins | Jul 23, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Cook County in June decreased in comparison to the previous month.

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In 2023-24 school year, 59.2% of Ridgeland School District 122 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By South Cook News | Jul 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.2% of Ridgeland School District 122 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cook County GOP Chair Del Mar on Ja’Mal Green's response to casino car theft incident: ‘Not just ironic it’s insulting’

By South Cook News reports | Jul 22, 2025

Cook County GOP Chair Aaron Del Mar says Ja’Mal Green’s reaction to his car being stolen is a "wake-up call," noting that it's inconsistent with Green’s own political platform.

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Hazel Crest School District 152-5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.6% of the students in Hazel Crest School District 152-5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Orland School District 135 students suspended 371 times during 2023-24 school year

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 22, 2025

There were 371 incidents of students being suspended just in Orland School District 135 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Analysis: Flossmoor School District 161 administrators rank 409th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 22, 2025

Administrators in Flossmoor School District 161 earn an average of $108,348 per year, ranking 409th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 22, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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John F. Oswald, 73, Remembered for Kindness and Generosity

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 22, 2025

John F. Oswald passed away on July 20. Below is the obituary.

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Joshua J. "Josh" Schwider, 48, Remembered for Love and Devotion to Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 22, 2025

Joshua "Josh" J. Schwider passed away on July 20. Below is the obituary.

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Marion Evans, 94, Remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished family member

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 22, 2025

Marion T. Evans passed away on July 20. Below is the obituary.

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Richard J. Kinsley, 90, Remembered as a Devoted Family Man

By F. R. Mcleod | Jul 22, 2025

Richard J. Kinsley passed away on July 20. Below is the obituary.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 during 2023-24 school year?

By A. K. Dunn | Jul 22, 2025

There were 295 incidents of students being suspended just in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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South Cook News publication area records 3 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By South Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across South Cook News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Did Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By South Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.3% of the students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: North Palos School District 117 administrators rank 410th lowest in state for average salary

By South Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

Administrators in North Palos School District 117 earn an average of $108,358 per year, ranking 410th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Willow Springs School District 108 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.6% of Willow Springs School District 108 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Steve Cortes in new documentary: '90% of earners actually lost net worth during Obama's eight years in office'

By South Cook News | Jul 21, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has raised concerns about the economic impact of former President Barack Obama's administration on American households.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Jul 21, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.