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Chicago man charged with murder in road rage shooting on Interstate 80 near New Lenox

November 27, 2024 at 6:59 p.m.

Phillip Rogers is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon in the death of Lenier Clayton of Joliet, state police said.

A sign at Leavitt Park that was kicked down by somebody in November 2024. (Homewood-Flossmoor Park District)

Flossmoor’s Leavitt Park vandalized twice, costing thousands in damage

November 27, 2024 at 4:33 p.m.

Flossmoor's Leavitt Park was vandalized twice in the last two weeks, costing the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District several thousand dollars.

Craig Park in University Park. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

University Park Mayor Joseph Roudez says he will appoint board for new park district

November 26, 2024 at 2:11 p.m.

University Park Trustee Theo Brooks said Mayor Joseph Roudez hasn't told the board how the park district will be formed.

The demolition in November 2019 of the Carson Pirie Scott store in Matteson, which had been one of the anchors of Lincoln Mall. (Mike Nolan / Daily Southtown)

Three years after losing casino bid, Matteson still seeks developer, completes acquisition of Lincoln Mall property

November 25, 2024 at 6:37 a.m.

Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin said the village purchased the Lincoln Mall parcel in August for roughly $108,000.

Emergency responders remained in Harvey Nov. 20, 2024, hours after vehicle hit a freights train at a Park Avenue crossing, killing three people. (Olivia Stevens / Daily Southtown)

3 killed in Harvey when vehicle hits freight train, according to officials

November 21, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

Three people died Wednesday afternoon after their vehicle hit a freight train in Harvey, according to CSX Transportation

Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry, from left, Clerk Karen Wingfield-Bond, Trustee Randall Blakey and Trustee Rolanda Clark meet in September 2021. (Village of Lynwood)

Lynwood Village President Jada Curry seeks reelection, potential challenger faces petition dispute

November 21, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.

Lynwood Village President Jada Curry may face Detonya Armstrong in the Feb. 25 Democratic primary pending a petition challenge.

Bourbon's Smokehouse co-owner and pitmaster Joe Regiro serves up his signature barbecue at the Andrew High School Marching Band Invitational in Tinley Park. Regiro said Bourbons Smokehouse has been a staple at the invitational for years. (Joe Regiro)

New Lenox smokehouse owners seek investors to reopen after sudden closure

November 19, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.

Bourbons Smokehouse owners,Joe and Tonya Regiro are seeking an investor to help them reopen their New Lenox restaurant in December.

Chicago recycling bins line part of West Jerome Street near the intersection of Jerome and Albany Avenue in Chicago in February 2013. (Heather Charles/baiduhai)

Cook County awards $1 million for recycling in Posen, Phoenix and Dixmoor

November 14, 2024 at 4:16 p.m.

Nearly 3,000 households will receive recycling bins in the spring, and Republic Services will handle the collection of recyclables.

James Roberts was sworn in Nov. 11, 2024, to fill the vacant Mokena trustee position created when Terence Smith left in September for a job in Florida. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Mokena names James Roberts to fill village trustee vacancy

November 14, 2024 at 1:53 p.m.

Longtime Mokena resident James Roberts was appointed a village trustee, following the resignation of Terence Smith.

Matteson police are investigating claims that an 8-year-old boy was assaulted by a teacher's aide at Marya Yates Elementary School Nov. 8, 2024. (Daily Southtown staff / Daily Southtown)

Matteson police say teacher’s aide arrested after endangering a child at Marya Yates Elementary School

November 12, 2024 at 2:31 p.m.

Matteson police are investigating reports a teacher's aide grabbed a student , slung him to the ground at Marya Yates Elementary.

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