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Chester John Ciemny, 82, Remembered Fondly After Passing in Orland Park, Illinois

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 25, 2025

Chester John Ciemny passed away on Sept. 23. Below is the obituary.

Commissioner Sean Morrison criticizes city leadership over pensions and fiscal priorities

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Commissioner Sean Morrison used social media posts dated September 23-24, 2025 to express criticism of Chicago's city leadership concerning pension policy decisions and their potential consequences for taxpayers.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in South Cook County

By R. J. Gonzalez | Sep 24, 2025

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in South Cook County tomorrow.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 24, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

David J. Maslowski, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Work

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

David J. Maslowski passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Gay L. Wedel-Rocco Funeral Arrangements

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Gay L. Wedel-Rocco (Karme) passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Gerald L. "Jerry" Cissna Memorial Service Details

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" L. Cissna passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Howard A. Ward, Korean War Veteran and Longtime Educator, Dies at 90

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Howard A. Ward passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Michael J. Galazkiewicz, 67, Remembered for Love of Travel and Family

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Michael J. Galazkiewicz passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Sandra K. Harm, 58, of Orland Park, Remembered in Funeral Service

By F. R. Mcleod | Sep 24, 2025

Sandra K. Harm passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Who among former South Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By A. R. Dickerson | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former South Cook County area high school standouts will be in action.

Illinois Dept. of Juvenile Justice employee: Bullet that killed Charlie Kirk ‘was just a few inches off target’

By South Cook News reports | Sep 23, 2025

Brad De Santi, a Lyons-based security specialist at the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, is under fire for comments he allegedly made on social media following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Local Government Meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Sep 23, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

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Who from South Cook County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, Sept. 26?

By A. R. Dickerson | Sep 23, 2025

These former South Cook County area high school standouts will be active on Friday, Sept. 26.

Family and kids events this week in South Cook County: Sept. 21-27

By N. B. Hernandez | Sep 22, 2025

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

Week ending Oct. 4: 45 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 22, 2025

There were 45 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

174,627 Black students enrolled in Cook County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Shelton | Sep 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 26% of students enrolled in Cook County school districts identified as Black.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?

By A. D. Roberts | Sep 22, 2025

There were 1,323 offenders living in Cook County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.