Daily Southtown

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

How does Chicago feel about Kanye West now?

August 21, 2026 at 5:35 a.m.

Kanye West, the controversial South Side rapper that some have called Chicago's biggest cultural export,...

August 21, 2026 at 9:11 a.m.

There are just weeks left for outdoor concerts around Chicago, starting with Chris Brown and...

August 20, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

Shut out of statewide offices since Bruce Rauner lost the governorship to Democrat JB Pritzker...

August 20, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

The Will County Board renews intergovernmental agreements for use of Flock license plate reader cameras...

August 20, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to demolish Chicago's closed Ford...

August 20, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant proposed no increase in this year’s property tax levy, prompting...

August 20, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Edward Victor Lacy, Jr., 36, of Chicago, was shot and killed in Robbins Aug. 13.

August 20, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

Homer Glen and Homer Towship residents opposed Badger Daylighting's plans to relocate from Channahon 38...

August 20, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

High school football schedule for Week 1 from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake...

August 24, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

St. Laurence looks to finish things off this fall, but defending Class 2A state champ...