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The Harvey Park District (Daily Southtown file photo)

Case dropped against Harvey Park Board member who alleged politically motivated arrest

January 20, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

A domestic violence case against Harvey Park Board member Lakeisha Brown-Oneal was dismissed Tuesday. Brown-Oneal was arrested Dec. 29 following an allegation of domestic violence. Brown-Oneal told the Daily Southtown...

Palos Park police investigator Danielle Scaccia shares a presentation in August 2024, highlighting the growing prevalence of scams targeting older populations. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

$788,000 lost in Palos Hills in second high-value south suburbs scam in recent months

January 18, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

An elderly Palos Hills resident lost $788,000 in a phone scam that's under investigation, according to the Palos Hills Police Department. Police said the victim was targeted over the course...

Homewood-Flossmoor High School (Daily Southtown file photo)

Homewood-Flossmoor High School goes on hard lockdown after gun reported on campus

January 16, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The firearm found Friday at Homewood-Flossmoor High School was taken by police and an individual was taken into custody.

Homicide in Chicago Heights, first reported in south suburbs in 2026

January 16, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

Jadon L. Lewis, 22, was pronounced dead Tuesday night in Chicago Heights. His cause of death was listed as multiple gunshot wounds.

Felicia Hardy, president of Southland Development Authority, addresses community members Thursday night at Hazel Crest Village Hall. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Hazel Crest market study to determine ‘highest and best use’ of Calumet Country Club

January 16, 2026 at 11:31 a.m.

The aging Calumet Country Club golf course owner Walt Brown, Jr. has made multiple attempts to redevelop it for industrial use.

The Van Oostenbrugge Homestead, South Holland in Novenber 2025. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Midwest Underground Railroad Network hopes to save historic South Holland house from demolition

January 16, 2026 at 1:42 p.m.

The Midwest Underground Railroad Network is interested in the Van Oostenbrugge Homestead in South Holland, slated for demolition.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School closes due to power outage

January 15, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

The H-F power outage affected lighting and emergency systems, the school said. All staff and students worked remotely for the day.

Volunteers smack cushions against the building's outer wall to get rid of dust and glass shards before vacuuming them outside Beyond Borders Cafe, Flossmoor, Jan. 13, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Volunteers clean up at Beyond Borders Cafe after driver fleeing police crashes into building

January 13, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

Volunteers helps clean Beyond Borders Cafe in Flossmoor after a driver fleeing Homewood police crashed into the business Monday.

First Ward Ald. Shirley Drewenski speaks at a committee meeting Monday ahead of the Harvey City Council meeting. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark absent from first meeting in two months; City Council approves budget, tax levy

January 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The Harvey City Council met Monday for the second time since the city declared a state of financial distress last October.

A closed sign hangs on the door of Beyond Borders Cafe following a car crash into the building's front, Flossmoor Jan. 12, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Beyond Borders Cafe in Flossmoor closed indefinitely following crash that left driver critically injured

January 12, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Beyond Borners Cafe in Flossmoor posted on social media it would be closed until further notice after a car crashed into the cafe.

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