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George Gaitan operates the cash register at The Ancestral Oven in Oak Lawn, the cafe he and his wife, Holli Gaitan, opened after selling his sourdough bread at pop-up markets. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Sourdough starter: The Ancestral Oven grows from farmers market stand to Oak Lawn destination

By Janice Neumann

October 10, 2026 at 5:06 a.m.

The Ancestral Oven cafe got its start at pop-up and farmers markets, but has grown...

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

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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...

Will County Circuit Judge Colette Safford reads Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” to children at the kick-off event in July 2025 for the Imagination Library of Will County. (Will County)

Dolly Parton’s death brings surge in Will County Imagination Library sign ups

By Michelle Mullins

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

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

Mary Fischer, left, places a sticky note in response to a question asking which words come to mind when Orland Park residents think of Centennial Park West on Aug. 26, 2026. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park residents discuss Centennial Park West, potential performing arts center

By Olivia Stevens

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

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

Harvey Police Department vehicle. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Man, 25, shot and killed in Harvey

By Evy Lewis

August 28, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

Davaughn Walker, 25, was shot and killed in Harvey Tuesday, according to the Cook County...

High School District 230 Superintendent Robert Nolting and board President Lynn Zeder listen at a school board meeting Aug. 27, 2026, at Stagg High School. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

High School District 230 welcomes new teachers, celebrates ‘exciting start’ after stormy summer

By Evy Lewis

August 28, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

After a summer marked by storms, Orland High School District 230 welcomed new teachers and...

T.F. South volleyball players celebrate a point during their season opener Thursday against Horizon Science Southwest in Lansing. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Storms delay volleyball practices, push Marian Catholic on the road

By Jeff Vorva

August 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Storms affected volleyball practices at TF South and Homewood-Flossmoor high schools, and sent Marian Catholic...

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones presides over a City Council meeting Nov. 9, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Calumet City aldermen to sue for Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ city credit card receipts

By Olivia Stevens

August 29, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

All seven Calumet City aldermen voted Monday to take legal action to receive receipts for...

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago is shown Feb. 12, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Man arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails now faces federal charges for destructive devices

By Evy Lewis

August 27, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

Hamed Alsaidi, who was arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails and is now in ICE...

Karen Daggett, of Chicago Heights, celebrates finishing her cancer treatment at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. She credits her recovery in part to early detection prompted by the family dog, Zeki. (Advocate Health Care)

Cancer survivor says she owes her life to a labradoodle’s snoot
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By Janice Neumann

August 27, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Chicago Heights resident Karen Daggett said her granddaughter's labradoodle, Zeki, used her nose to alert...

Morgan Park Academy hosts a reunion and homecoming event Sept. 12 for members of all graduating classes, especially alumni celebrating milestone reunions like these alums at the 2025 event. (Morgan Park Academy)

Around the Southland: Morgan Park Academy alumni to gather, Oak Lawn event benefits Pathlights, more

By Melinda Moore

August 26, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Morgan Park, Oak Lawn, Palos Park, Orland...

White Water Canyon Water Park at 8125 West 171st Street in Tinley Park Aug. 26, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park Park District settles lawsuit over 2023 water park death of 5-year-old girl for $990,000

By Evy Lewis

August 26, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

The Tinley Park Park District settled a lawsuit brought by the mother of Hazel Gonzalez,...