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Harvey Lofts, a 51-unit affordable housing complex, opened next to Harvey's municipal building Feb. 12, 2025. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Harvey Lofts draws strong interest, sparking hope and skepticism for city’s downtown

February 28, 2025 at 5:10 a.m.

Harvey Lofts, a new affordable housing development, opens with high demand but mixed reactions on its impact for downtown Harvey.

Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry announces her victory in the Feb. 25, 2025 Democratic primary to a crowd of supporters at Lynwood Bowling Center. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry looks to boost development; indicted Riverdale mayor leads in primary

February 26, 2025 at 1:56 p.m.

Incumbent mayors Jada Curry and Lawrence Jackson led Tuesday in the Democratic primaries for Lynwood and Riverdale village president.

Dolton Trustee Tammie Brown hands out election brochures Feb. 25, 2025, outside the Lester Long Fieldhouse polling place. (Mike Nolan / Daily Southtown)

Voters head to the polls to choose mayor, board and council member nominees

February 25, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

Voters in Calumet City, Dolton, Lynwood and Riverdale cast votes Tuesday for nominees for mayor, clerk and board/council seats.

Rich Township Senior Center in Park Forest.
(Daily Southtown file photo)

Older adults face financial, accessibility challenges living in suburban Cook County, study finds

February 25, 2025 at 5:10 a.m.

AgeOptions finds financial insecurity, social isolation, housing issues and caregiver support needs for Cook County older adults.

Fire leaves 23-unit apartment building in Justice uninhabitable, blaze still under investigation

February 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

A fire in Justice left a 23-unit apartment building uninhabitable Saturday morning, according to Roberts Park Fire Protection District Chief Jeffrey Ketchen. Fire officials were alerted to a fire alarm...

Anna Schipper arranges paczki at Olympia Bakery in Hickory Hills Feb. 20, 2025. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Egg prices soar as Southland bakeries prepare for paczki craze

February 24, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The rising cost of eggs, a key ingredient in the dough and the custard filling for paczki, has led to some price hikes at bakeries.

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox (Daily Southtown file photo)

Woman reports carjacking at Silver Cross Hospital, vehicle recovered

February 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

A woman reported a carjacking Tuesday at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, with a patient possibly facing charges.

Oak Park police car. (Steve Schering / Pioneer Press)

Suspect arrested in Crestwood following hunt that began in Oak Park

February 14, 2025 at 1:20 p.m.

Thomas Kozie, 25, arrested in Crestwood after police chase sparked by an Oak Park investigation.

Danielle Van Vliet's mom, Susan Glickley, from left, Kirby Van Vliet, Danielle, their youngest son Chance, oldest son Clint, Darby and their granddaughter Leilah. (Family photo)

Community steps up to support Chicago Heights family after fire claims their home

February 14, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

After the Van Vliet family lost their home in a fire, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Chicago Heights have helped them recover.

Jason Peña, 14, of Oak Forest, was critically injured in a shooting while traveling in Mexico Dec. 27, 2024. His father, Vicente Peña Jr., along with his uncle and another man, were killed in the attack. Jason was flown to the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for treatment. (Ana Cabral)

Oak Forest teen shot in Mexico left with serious brain injury; man gets 66 years for shooting that killed his father, uncle

February 13, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

Jason Peña, 14, of Oak Forest, shot in Mexico was left with brain injuries after the shooting that killed his father and uncle.

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