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Park Forest Fire Department urges residents to join free smoke alarm installation effort

By L. L. Bradshaw | Oct 30, 2025

The Park Forest Fire Department has installed more than 55 smoke alarms in local homes as part of a statewide safety campaign.

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Who among former South Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By A. R. Dickerson | Oct 30, 2025

These former South Cook County high school stars set for games on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Court considers sanctions against State Sen. Hastings over ‘bad faith,’ political vendetta lawsuit

By South Cook News reports | Oct 30, 2025

State Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D–Frankfort) may be forced to pay his political rivals’ legal fees after much of his defamation and privacy lawsuit was dismissed.

South Cook County's local government meeting today at 5:30 pm

By V. K. Soto | Oct 29, 2025

South Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Who are the South Cook County area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By A. R. Dickerson | Oct 29, 2025

These former South Cook County area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Local government meetings today in South Cook County

By V. K. Soto | Oct 28, 2025

South Cook County Local Government Meetings today.

City of Oak Forest City Council met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Oak Forest City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Blue Island City Council met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Blue Island City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds and Property Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Palos Heights Public Safety Committee met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Palos Heights Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Palos Heights Water & Sewer Committee met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2025

City of Palos Heights Water & Sewer Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 28

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Who are the South Cook County area high school alumni in action on Friday, Oct. 31?

By A. R. Dickerson | Oct 28, 2025

These former South Cook County area high school athletes will take part in events on Friday, Oct. 31.

Park Forest invites residents to participate in annual snowplow naming contest

By J. J. Calloway | Oct 27, 2025

The Village of Park Forest Public Works Department has launched its second annual Name the Plow contest, inviting residents to submit creative names for one of the village’s snowplows.