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Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison listens during a finance committee meeting of the Cook County Board in October 2017.

Officials: Cook County’s Justice for Black Lives resolution could have implications for Southland

August 5, 2020 at 12:48 p.m.

A Cook County resolution seeking Justice for Black Lives could have notable impacts on the Southland, but not all local officials are in agreement about whether those changes will be...

No fest? No problem: Elim moves popular Dutch Fest offerings to online fundraiser

July 26, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

Elim Christian Services' Dutch Festival has gone digital — with a curbside pickup element. While grand plans for an in-person, early fall gathering to denote the fest's 25th year in...

Work continues on county’s Lincoln Highway Industrial Corridor plan

July 24, 2020 at 11:54 a.m.

While Cook County's Bureau of Administration was recently recognized for a strategic plan it completed in August 2018 to help further industrial development in municipalities such as Chicago Heights and...

Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy shares a moment with his co-workers Monday after being honored during a Village Board meeting.

Orland Park honors retiring police Chief Tim McCarthy, appoints interim chief

July 21, 2020 at 1:16 p.m.

Orland Park showered retiring police Chief Tim McCarthy with praise Monday at the last Village Board meeting he was set to attend in an official capacity. Mayor Keith Pekau read...

People attend the 2019 Taste or Orland at the Village Center.

Taste of Orland Park, summer concerts to move forward despite financial questions over attendance limits

July 21, 2020 at 12:09 p.m.

The Taste of Orland Park is still a go for next weekend, albeit with modifications to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, while two concerts slated for late summer at...

From left, Izzie McCormick, Emma Forbes and Madilynn Lee help celebrate summer and get the crowd dancing Thursday during the Lockport Township Park District's Subdivision Sing-Along.

In age of precautionary measures, area park district puts its programs on wheels with neighborhood singalongs

July 17, 2020 at 3:22 p.m.

The Lockport Township Park District has entered the next phase of entertaining local families this summer by taking its show on the road. The park district returned to in-person summer...

Flossmoor police Cmdr. Keith Taylor, left, and Det. Nick Hausal load up a van for food deliveries Wednesday at Living Grace Church in Lynwood.

Common cause: Food giveaway at Lynwood church unites helpers from all walks of life

July 16, 2020 at 2:59 p.m.

Volunteers were Black and white, young and old. People wearing Black Lives Matter apparel worked alongside police from Flossmoor and Dolton. They all gathered Wednesday evening the parking lot of...

Superintendent Brad Cox gets ready to call roll Monday, July 13, during a special meeting of the Beecher School District 200U Board of Education, on one of several votes to end his employment with the district and begin a search for a new district boss.

Residents press for answers as Beecher school district votes to search for new superintendent

July 14, 2020 at 7:01 p.m.

Beecher School District 200U school board members voted Monday to start the search for a new superintendent as members of the public demanded an explanation from those opposed to extending...

Westside Children’s Therapy adapts, expands to New Lenox in face of pandemic

July 12, 2020 at 1:33 p.m.

Westside Children's Therapy is coming home. With a half-dozen locations already open, ranging from Chicago's southwest to northwest suburbs, the family-run business is set to open two more spots in...

The Dolton water tower off Sibley Boulevard near Greenwood Avenue.

Dolton resumes water shutoffs; Harvey extends suspension of disconnections

July 10, 2020 at 12:01 p.m.

Dolton residents will need to make sure their water bills are paid if they hope to keep the utility running in their households amid the pandemic, as the village resumed...

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