Daily Southtown

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Heights, Will County forest preserves, Orland Park. Stagg High School, more

Vintage Tribune: Chicago’s first electric commuter trains improved the air, spurred South Side development

August 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

In addition to smoother rides and cleaner air, electrified trains also benefited development of Chicago's...

August 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Cook County’s sprawling safety net health system is counting on the county board to fill...

August 29, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Here's how Chicagoland high school football teams fared in Week 2 of play.

August 29, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.

Xavier Pratt's 19-yard TD catch from Rahsaan Coleman helps host Homewood-Flossmoor pull away for 35-0...

August 29, 2026 at 12:28 a.m.

Nathan Samuels comes through with 47-yard fake punt as Mount Carmel erases 30-0 deficit in...

August 29, 2026 at 12:11 a.m.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

August 29, 2026 at 12:34 a.m.

Dominic Jackson scores three powerful TDs in the first half, leading Crete-Monee to a 44-0 win...

August 28, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Interest in the Imagination Library of Will County surged with 730 new members following the...

August 28, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the majority of the $768 million will go for...

August 28, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

Orland Park residents share thoughts on Centennial Park West and a potential performance center in...