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Police tape surrounds a home Sept. 2, 2026, on the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court in Frankfort where officials said a 2-year-old was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital in an apparent domestic-related homicide. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Frankfort mother charged with murder in hanging death of 2-year-old son pleads not guilty

September 24, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Frankfort resident Corie Walsh, who is accused of fatally hanging her 2-year-old son Barrett Walsh, pleaded not guilty Thursday.

A damaged truck is shown after passing under a viaduct on Vollmer Road between Homewood and Olympia Fields. (SHARPwatch)

Cook County proposes fix for Vollmer Road viaduct plagued by truck crashes

September 23, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Cook County's proposal would increase the clearance at the Vollmer Road viaduct, long plagued by jams caused by over-height trucks.

Tinley Park mayor Michael Glotz speaks to other trustees at a Village Board meeting June 3, 2026. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park eyes ending 2-hour parking limits around Harmony Square

September 22, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

Time limits put into place to discourage commuters from parking on residential streets are no longer needed in TInley Park, officials said.

The Harvey police flag waves in the wind Aug. 2, 2025, in Harvey. (Hailey Hoffman/for the baiduhai)

Gary man, 22, shot and killed in Harvey

September 22, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

Maurice Jesse Scarber, 22, of Gary, Indiana, was shot and killed in Harvey on Thursday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. At about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, the...

Bridgeview boy, 8, dies after being struck by car while riding e-scooter

September 21, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Jad Debiy, 8, died Thursday after being struck by a car while riding an electric scooter on Sept. 11 in Bridgeview.

Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president, listens to speakers at a press conference Sept. 8, 2026, in Chicago. Preckwinkle’s office awarded stopgap loans to 32 villages, library and school districts worth $191 million in an effort to dull the impact of this fall’s property tax delay. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Cook County awards $191 million in loans to bridge property tax payout gap

September 20, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s office awarded stopgap loans to 32 villages, library and school districts worth $191 million, an effort to dull the impact of this fall’s property...

Jeff Eagan, District 230 assistant superintendent of business services, speaks about delayed distributions of Cook County property tax revenues Feb. 26, 2026. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

District 230 unanimously approves $198 million budget for fiscal year 2027

September 18, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

District 230 board members praised staff for balancing the budget in light of delays with Cook County property tax distributions.

Newly appointed Joliet Bishop Brendan J. Cahill speaks at a news conference on Sept. 17, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop as new bishop of Joliet

September 18, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, the current bishop of Victoria, Texas, as the next bishop of the Joliet Diocese.

Jeffery Regnier, the owner of Kee Firearms and Training in New Lenox, and Greta Keranen, with Kee Construction, at the Will County Courthouse Nov. 17, 2025. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Kee forfeiture damages moved to federal court as Secret Service seeks dismissal

September 15, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

The U.S. Secret Service wants removal from Kee Firearm and Kee Construction case seeking damages for wrongful prosecution.

People shop for food at the Rich Township Food Pantry, which is laid out like a grocery store. (STH-MEDIA)

Rich Township pantry struggles with surge in demand following storms, SNAP changes

September 18, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

Rich Township's pantry has struggled to keep ahead of a surge in demand driven by storm aftermath, SNAP changes and inflation.

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