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The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets in the County Board room on Oct. 5, 2023. (Trent Sprague/baiduhai)

Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...

The Will County sheriff's office (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act

By Michelle Mullins

October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...

Wind Creek Chicago Southland General Manager Jahnae Erpenbach speaks at Visit Chicago Southland's annual awards ceremony at the casino Oct. 8, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Wind Creek casino, Pope Leo’s childhood home highlighted as south suburbs tourism draws

By Evy Lewis

October 8, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

East Hazel Crest's Wind Creek casino and Pope Leo's Dolton childhood home were highlighted as...

Orland Park police (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Person suspected of attempted robbery shot at Orland Park gas station, police say

By Olivia Stevens

September 15, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

A person who attempted a holdup at an Orland Park Shell gas station is in...

New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldemann presides over a Sept. 14, 2026, Village Board meeting discussion on allowing improved security for local businesses, specifically those with gaming machines. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

New Lenox officials respond to burglaries at gaming businesses
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By Elena Tittel

September 15, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

New Lenox Village Board may end a moratorium on burglar bars, grilles, grates, shutters on...

People shop for food at the Rich Township Food Pantry, which is laid out like a grocery store. (STH-MEDIA)

Rich Township pantry struggles with surge in demand following storms, SNAP changes

By Evy Lewis

September 18, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

Rich Township's pantry has struggled to keep ahead of a surge in demand driven by...

Fans and honorees stand Friday at pregame tribute for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 during the national anthem before the Mount Carmel vs. Marist football game in Chicago. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Suburban high schools vary football game attendance rules while evaluating security measures and protocols

By Elena Tittel

September 18, 2026 at 8:12 p.m.

As high school football season across the south and southwest suburbs is in full swing,...

Principal Eric Washington outside Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills. (High School District 228)

Hillcrest High School celebrates grade-level teams bringing academic progress

By Elena Tittel

September 14, 2026 at 12:36 p.m.

Hillcrest High School reports improved attendance, graduation and dictionary behavioral rates as a result of...

Jay Dailey lifts a tree branch off his friend’s home on Orchard Ridge Avenue in Hazel Crest July 28, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

A month and a half after tornado, storm repairs proceed in Homewood and Hazel Crest

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By Evy Lewis

September 14, 2026 at 5:08 a.m.

A month and a half after an EF-1 tornado swept through Country Club Hills, Hazel...

People cross Trinity Christian College campus Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Palos Heights. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Christian Schools begins using Trinity Christian College campus after sale

By Olivia Stevens

September 13, 2026 at 5:17 a.m.

Chicago Christian Schools is using parts of Trinity Christian College's former campus, after purchasing the...

Richton Park 9/11 event provides resources for veterans and community members, including free computers

By Olivia Stevens

September 11, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, In His Hands Resource Center brought community and veteran...

South Holland welcome sign (Daily Southtown)

Homicide roundup: 21-year-old man shot and killed in South Holland

By Evy Lewis

September 11, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

Aminu Oloye Midehabib Jr., a 21-year-old South Holland resident, was shot and killed Sept. 6.

Caroline Cannon, left, and Joseph Baird stand Thursday in front of a Charlie Kirk memorial at 217 Illinois St., Lemont, where the original Turning Point USA office was located. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Dozens gather in Lemont to remember Charlie Kirk, visit first Turning Point USA office

By Elena Tittel

September 11, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

Before sitting down to share a barbecue meal, Gregg and Sheri Eichwedel brought a thank-you...