South Cook Times

18/11/2023

One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

18/11/2023

Rocio Villaseñor​, 31, died in a Nov. 10 Brighton Park house fire, that also critically injured her father. GoFundMe set up for family.

18/11/2023

'Silent Santa' will visit Worth Township Center Tuesday, Dec. 11, for children and adults with sensory sensitivities. Reservations required.

18/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

18/11/2023

Water stays on for Blue Island mobile home residents

Residents in Blue Island had been expecting their water to be shut off next Monday, just days before Thanksgiving.

17/11/2023

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected]   SPRINGFIELD – Officials at the Illinois State Board of Education say they’re receiving more requests for increased funding for next year than the state could possibly afford, and they’re bracing for the possibility that...

17/11/2023

Capitol News Illinois' Peter Hancock talks with retired Congressman Dan Lipinski about his experiences in Washington, as well as the idea that political polarization is nearing the levels seen before

17/11/2023

H-F High embraces innovation as it prepares students for their future

As we transitioned from the industrial era to the information age to now the digital age, education must evolve to meet the demands of the future. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School, we recognize integrating innovation, including technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), into education is cruc...

17/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

17/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

17/11/2023

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday unanimously approved rate hikes for four major natural gas utilities, but the little-known regulatory body’s decision was perhaps more notable for what it rej...

17/11/2023

By HANNAH MEISEL & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected]   CHICAGO – As winter quickly approaches, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced plans for the state to spend an additional $160 million to aid and house a sustained influx of migrants sent to Chicago from the nat...

17/11/2023

A Pace van leased to a South Suburban organization for the disabled crashed into a tree this morning. No life-threatening injuries have been reported.

17/11/2023

Get Cultured With Beverly Arts Center Cinema Showings - Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL -

16/11/2023

CBS 2 first told you about the threat in Blue Island, and on Wednesday night, the residents took their fight to city leaders.

16/11/2023

The pair are alleged to have returned to the Beverly family's home twice in two weeks, stealing a second car using stolen key fobs.

16/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

16/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

16/11/2023

16/11/2023

District 153 honors three students for outstanding efforts

On Monday, Nov. 13, the District 153 school board recognized three students for their outstanding efforts. Students received the Tom Dockweiler Award for their outstanding achievements in the 2022 school year. The award is recognition for former school board member Tom Dockweiler who set a goal for....

16/11/2023

District 153 presents Morin Award to six outstanding staff members

Six District 153 staff members were recognized for their outstanding efforts at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. They received the Jerry Morin Outstanding Educator Award during the Nov. 13 board meeting. The Morin Award is given in honor of former school board member Jerry Morin, who always...

16/11/2023

The Illinois Supreme Court is examining the constitutionality of a law that imposes lifetime restrictions on where a person can live after being convicted of a child s*x offense. Peter Hancock reports. https://loom.ly/zaKAs5M

15/11/2023

The first 50 guests in line at the new Buffalo Wild Wings GO store in Merrionette Park on Saturday, Nov. 18, will get free wings for a year.

15/11/2023

By HANNAH MEISEL & DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments from three staffing agencies that say their industry is exempt from state antitrust laws in a case claiming the firms conspired to hold down wages for their...

15/11/2023

Recent Developments Raise Questions Surrounding Mayor Tiffany Henyard's Actions in Dolton

In the world of local politics, unexpected controversies can arise, shedding light on the challenges leaders face. Mayor Tiffany Henyard of the Village of Dolton, sometimes referred to as "City Girl Mayor" by various news outlets, has recently been at the center of a contentious situation. This situ...

15/11/2023

Calumet Park food pantry serving 200 people a month seeking more - Chicago Tribune

For more than 25 years, Community Covenant Church in Calumet Park has been serving others via its food pantry, and its volunteers want something besides donations of food: more people to use its services.

15/11/2023

Found Honda key last nite 9PM AT 120th and Keeler. Across...

15/11/2023

Education Week: Teaching is a special profession

Did you always want to teach?I did. Ever since I was little, I just really enjoyed school myself being a student and learning and I knew that I wanted to teach. What I wanted to teach changed over time, but I always knew that teaching was the job that I[Read More...]

15/11/2023

Sunday Comic: Superman vs. Superdad - Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL -

14/11/2023

Mother McAuley High School celebrates their back-to-back state champions Monday at an all-school rally.

14/11/2023

Surveys offer insights on H-F High strengths, weaknesses

Have you ever been asked for your opinion? Lots of people have been solicited for their thoughts, perspectives and opinions about Homewood-Flossmoor High School.  Whether input was offered through a focus group or through a community-wide survey, respondents shared similar values – diversity and ...

14/11/2023

13/11/2023

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13/11/2023

South suburban casino on pace for summer opening, interior work to begin in coming weeks

Work is progressing to get a casino and hotel in south suburban East Hazel Crest "under roof" before winter, but the hotel was reduced from 21 to 16 stories due to costs of materials such as steel.

13/11/2023

D228 Art Students Participate in Chicagoland 4X5 Show - Patch

One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

12/11/2023

Blue Island residents to rally after landlord failed to pay water bill for months

Families in one south suburban community have just days before water will be turned off because residents said their landlord didn't pay the bills.

11/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

11/11/2023

Landmarks: Libby’s Blue Island plant, that shipped veggies to troops in both world wars, on endangered list

The century-old Libby's canning plant in Blue Island, where vegetables were sent worldwide, is on the Calumet Heritage Partnership Most Endangered list.

11/11/2023

One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)