Metra moves forward with Harvey warehouse project after rezoning approval
Metra Rail purchased the Harvey warehouse in 2020 and has already spent $17.9 million on the former Wickes Furniture site.
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Chicago Heights fire victims ask for assistance, answers; mayor says arson suspected
Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez said it appears destructive October house fires were deliberately set at two locations.
South suburban casino eyes Nov. 11 opening, pending final state approval
With just five days until its tentative planned opening, a south suburban casino is still awaiting final state approval before it can open its doors to the public. Wind Creek...
4Front Ventures opens Illinois’ largest cannabis cultivation facility in Matteson, kicking off major expansion
4Front Ventures opens its cannabis cultivation facility in Matteson, supporting the production of more than 10 in-house brands.
Hastings, Joyce lead state Senate races as incumbents lead in House
Issues such as property taxes were seen as key by candidates in Illinois House and Senate races in the south and southwest suburbs, where incumbents appeared to win big. 19th...
Voters appear to back bond sale for Lemont fire, backyard chickens in Thornton and park district in University Park
South and southwest suburban voters boosted fire protection, approved a park district and voted to allow backyard chickens, among other questions decided in a series of referendums on the ballot....
Presidential race draws voters to polling places in south and southwest suburbs, many apprehensive about the outcome
Voters in the south and southwest suburbs headed to the polls Tuesday, some reluctant to share who they supported for president.
New Lenox smokehouse closes after more than two years, owners ‘devastated’
Owners, Joe and Tonya Regiro announced on Facebook they were closing Bourbons Smokehouse in New Lenox after more than two years.
Chicago Heights said all but one hydrant was working in fire that damaged six homes; residents still seek answers
Chicago Heights said crews experienced a "momentary delay" battling an Oct. 22 Lowe Avenue fire because 1 of 7 hydrants not working.
New Lenox brewery continues fundraiser for children with brain cancer in honor of Maggie DeVries
Arrowhead Ales in New Lenox continues to honor Maggie DeVries, a young girl who battled brain cancer, through ongoing fundraisers.