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Lockport District 205 Superintendent Robert McBride talks about the different ceiling materials found after a ceiling collapsed at Central Campus in November.

Lockport residents tour Central Campus, where ceiling collapsed, ahead of March referendum

January 19, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

About 20 residents spent nearly two hours Wednesday touring Central Campus, where a ceiling collapsed in November, to see the state of the building ahead of a March referendum to...

The lawsuit, filed Jan. 8 against the district, names Superintendent Robert McBride and Anthony Cundari, assistant superintendent for personnel.

Lockport student alleges District 205 failed to monitor student in alleged sexual assault

January 19, 2024 at 1:45 p.m.

A Lockport Township High School District 205 student and her parents filed a lawsuit against the district alleging she was sexually assaulted by a junior varsity basketball player and former...

At least four people in Southland died amid freezing temperatures, officials report

January 18, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.

The Will County coroner issued a warning to residents to be careful with extreme cold and heavy snow after deaths related to the weather. Coroner Laurie Summers urged residents to...

Tracey and Tony Gonzalez visit with the recipient of Tracey's kidney virtually at Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion in Oak Lawn on Jan. 18, 2024.

Lockport family virtually meets kidney donor from Arizona, reunite with Oak Lawn medical team

January 18, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

"I'm so happy my kidney works for you," said Joely Sanders, of Arizona, wiping away tears. Tony Gonzalez, of Lockport, gave her a big smile and thumbs-up as they met...

Dave Baird, left, watches as his wife, Jennifer Baird, waters flowers Aug. 29, 2020, at a memorial where their son, Charlie, was fatally shot May 11. 2020. Charlie Baird's friend, Nathan McAvoy, 19, right, made the wooden cross that achors the display at a Circle K gas station, 471 Nelson Road, New Lenox. (Ted Slowik / Daily Southtown)

Trial might not be until fall for Harvey teen charged with murder in 2020 New Lenox shooting

January 16, 2024 at 1:47 p.m.

The trial date for the Harvey teen facing murder charges for the May 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Charles Baird outside a New Lenox gas station won't be set until...

Jeff Lo, the owner of J's Peapod in Lansing, died Dec. 15, 2023, at age 61. Following his passing, J's Peapod in Lansing closed effective Jan. 1.

J’s Peapod in Lansing closes after passing of owner Jeff Lo

January 12, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.

J's Peapod closed both Lansing restaurants Jan. 1 after the sudden passing of owner Jeff Lo in December, his son said. Lo, 61, died Dec. 15 after being diagnosed with...

A bulletin board at Wilson Creek Elementary School in Manhattan has caused community members to debate its meaning.

Parents spar over bulletin board with Pride symbols in Manhattan District 114 in Will County

January 11, 2024 at 2:04 p.m.

Nearly 100 parents and residents packed a Manhattan Elementary District 114 Board meeting Wednesday to express their thoughts on a bulletin board that sparked controversy in December for its display...

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts says village issued $3,666 check to Illinois Council of Police for deducted union dues

January 10, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts said Tuesday the village has written a $3,666 check to the Illinois Council of Police for dues collected. Roberts said village officials found the previous administration...

The Crete Village Board discussed allowing golf carts on village streets during Monday's meeting.

Crete trustees discuss allowing golf cart on streets, and granting mayor emergency powers

January 9, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

The Crete Village Board opened up the possibility of golf carts on village streets Monday, discussing a proposed ordinance that discourages their use but makes allowances for those interested. Under...

Palos West Elementary School students spell out the school's name in the parking lot in Palos Hills in 2022, afterr learning their school was named a National Blue Ribbon School.

Palos Park District 118 voters to face with tax referendum in March

January 8, 2024 at 2:58 p.m.

Palos Elementary District 118 voters face a referendum on the March ballot asking to transfer future property tax money to the district's operating fund, but officials say the move won't...

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