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Giving his ‘time and hands:’ Blind massage therapist in Orland Park looks to gives back to single parents

January 23, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

Steven Stewart offers free massages to single parents out of Unsighted Massage, housed in Nicole Richards Hair Salon in Orland Park.

The greenhouse where Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse's food court is housed burns Jan. 14, 2026. (Trevor Woldhuis)

Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse open after fire, though food court and 1 greenhouse destroyed

January 16, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

The Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse fire started at the greenhouse storefront for the 160-acre farm, housing the food court

Crete-Monee School District 201-U board President Maurice Brown speaks Tuesdy in favor of asking a committee to reconsider a proposal to waive certain state holidays as non-attendance days. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Crete-Monee District 201 will ‘take time’ to decide on holding school on some holidays

January 14, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

After hearing concerns from parents and teachers Tuesday, Crete-Monee School District 201-U board members said they will take more time to consider a proposal to hold school on certain state...

The Orland Fire Protection District administrative building. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Orland Fire Protection District union continues to raise concerns on calls for backup ambulances

January 13, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

The Orland Fire Protection District union says firefighters daily find they are down ambulances, and require backup from other departments.

Orland Park police (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Woman critically injured after struck by car on 159th Street in Orland Park

January 12, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

A 49-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing 159th Street Thursday in Orland Park.

The Chicago Heights water tower, taken in 2016. (Daily Southtown Staff)

Bill aimed at settling Ford Heights debt to Chicago Heights signed, though concerns remain

January 8, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

State Reps. Thaddeus Jones and Anthony DeLuca revived bill aimed at Ford Heights owing Chicago Heights $2 million in water bills.

The Orland Park Plan Commission approved plans for a 229,000-square-foot Amazon retail development on Jan. 6, 2026. The proposal now awaits Village Board approval. (Amazon)

Orland Park Plan Commission endorses Amazon retail center, despite residents’ concerns

January 7, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The Orland Park Plan Commission faced residents' questions Tuesday about an Amazon retail store at 159th Street and LaGrange Road.

Oak Lawn Park District employees view the new ice rink set to open on Jan. 14. (Oak Lawn Park District)

Oak Lawn ice arena to reopen with new look on Jan. 14

January 7, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

Visitors to the Oak Lawn ice arena, including hockey teams and figure skaters, will notice a fresh ice surface and new dashboards.

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones presides over a City Council meeting on Nov. 9, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ attorney calls allegations false in federal extortion lawsuit

January 2, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

Kenneth Jones claims Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones retaliated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment in August.

Amazon plans a retail store at the southwest corner of LaGrange Road and 159th Street, site of the former Petey's II, restaurant in Orland Park. (Petey's II)

Amazon seeks approval for retail center at 159th and LaGrange Road

January 2, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.

Amazon seeks to open a retail store at 159th Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park, site of the former Petey’s II restaurant.

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