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Jon Chronos, of Palos Heights, and his daughter, Syla, 3, enjoy some of the activities at ConEx at Stagg High School on Saturday.

Green teen scene: Stagg student’s conservation expo draws thousands of nature fans

January 15, 2020 at 3:06 p.m.

A Stagg High School student used his passion for monarch butterflies and nature conservation to create a community event that drew thousands of visitors Saturday to the school. "It's absolutely...

Shots fired, minor crash on Interstate 294 in Dolton

January 11, 2020 at 9:23 a.m.

Someone fired shots Friday afternoon on Interstate 94 in Dolton, Illinois State Police said. Police responded to the shooting at 12:13 p.m. in the northbound lanes near 154th Street and...

People line up to reserve picnic shelters Jan. 2 at the Will County Forest Preserve District headquarters in Joliet.

‘It’s serene and it’s clean’: Prospective picnickers stake claims on prized pavilion spots in Will County

January 8, 2020 at 3:02 p.m.

It's early January and snow is expected to blanket the area this weekend — the perfect time to be planning those summer picnics and camping outings. At least it was...

Swans and Canada geese wade in a wintry scene outside Four Rivers Environmental Education Center during Eagle Watch 2020 on Saturday in Channahon.

As bald eagles return to Will County hot spot, forest preserve district repurposing banquet building to welcome birders

January 7, 2020 at 1:02 p.m.

The American bald eagle is an opportunistic creature and will congregate wherever its prey seems easiest to catch. One spot is in western Will County, where bird enthusiasts frequently can...

Orland Park man charged with sex intimidation

January 6, 2020 at 4:55 p.m.

A 22-year-old Orland Park man was arrested Thursday by Tinley Park police for allegedly threatening to send videos and/or photos of a woman engaging in sex acts to her mother,...

Man fatally shot in Dolton

January 5, 2020 at 2:39 p.m.

A 22-year-old Dolton man was shot multiple times Saturday night in Dolton and later died from his injuries, officials said. Christopher Livingston was shot in the 14200 block of Irving...

Police warn of robberies in Beverly, Morgan Park

January 5, 2020 at 11:43 a.m.

Chicago police are warning residents of the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods of two recent armed robberies in those areas. The first robbery occurred about 5:30 a.m., Dec. 13 in...

South Suburban Hospital records area’s first baby of 2020 and the new decade

January 1, 2020 at 3:32 p.m.

The first baby born in the Southland in the new year appears to be Adaiya Denise Epps. Baby Adaiya was born at 4:37 a.m. at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel...

More than a decade after opening next to a train station, the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum now runs trains inside

December 31, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

The idea of installing a model railroad exhibit in the Oak Lawn Children's Museum started more than 12 years when organizers knew the museum would be located next to the...

Gunfire reported Thursday night outside Lansing Hooter’s

December 27, 2019 at 2:02 p.m.

Lansing police responded Thursday night to reports of shots fired at a Hooter's restaurant on Torrence Avenue. The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. and initial reports were that gunfire occurred...

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