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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 51 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending Sept. 20

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 10, 2025

There were 51 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Roseland Ceasefire Project Inc

By V. K. Soto | Sep 10, 2025

Roseland Ceasefire Project Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $2,350,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois: Ridgeland School District 122 owed $2.7 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Sep 10, 2025

Ridgeland School District 122's outstanding school debt reached $2.7 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $116,873 per student.

Commissioner Sean Morrison questions claim verification and criticizes media in recent tweets

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 10, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted several tweets on September 10, 2025, questioning information accuracy and expressing criticism toward the media.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 10, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in South Cook County

By R. J. Gonzalez | Sep 10, 2025

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

Lawrence W. Murray, 73, Retired CFD Lieutenant and Dedicated Family Man

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 10, 2025

Lawrence W. Murray passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

Pawel S. Jarek, 45, Remembered for Love and Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 10, 2025

Pawel Jarek passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison highlights commentary and issues in recent social media posts

By R. J. Gonzalez | Sep 10, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison posted a series of comments referencing external content and highlighting key issues via his social media accounts on September 9 and 10, 2025.

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Which former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By A. R. Dickerson | Sep 10, 2025

These former South Cook News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Inside Southland Development Authority Nfp—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By V. K. Soto | Sep 9, 2025

Southland Development Authority Nfp, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois: Burnham School District 154-5 owed $3.6 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By A. K. Dunn | Sep 9, 2025

Burnham School District 154-5 had the 16th lowest outstanding school debt among Cook County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.