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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
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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...

Customers at Avenue Flower Shop & Wine Bar play video slots and other games in 2019 at the Oak Lawn business. (Daily Southtown staff)

Calumet Park man charged in connection with video gambling terminal burglaries in Oak Lawn, other suburbs

By Olivia Stevens

October 8, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Sincere Lanier of Calumet Park was charged in connection with video gambling terminal burglaries in...

A monarch butterfly climbs on verbena blooms Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Oak Park. Land managers of rights-of-way throughout the area are increasingly implementing monarch-friendly practices such as installing native plants and mowing less frequently. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

As monarch butterflies head south, they’re getting an assist along utility rights of way, roadways

By Susan DeGrane

October 8, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

The Illinois Department of Transportation, ComEd and other agencies are implementing practices along rights of...

Orland Park Village Board member John Lawler discusses speed enforcement cameras Oct. 5, 2026. The board chose to hold off on approving their use, citing the need for more research. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park holds off on speed cameras, allows fines for parents after teen takeovers

By Olivia Stevens

October 7, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Orland Park Village Board holds off on plans to bring speed cameras but will crack...

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld speaks Tuesday with county and elected officials at the former Oak Forest Hospital grounds. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort

By Elena Tittel

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October 6, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug....

Vendors Tina Carso and Candy Fitzgibbon at Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island Oct. 2, 2026. Three Sisters has more than 90 vendors. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Three Sisters Antique Mall celebrates 30 years in Blue Island

By Elena Tittel

October 6, 2026 at 5:12 a.m.

Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island celebrated 30 years as a space for antique...

Officers detain a pro-Palestinian supporter as far-right activist Jake Lang holds a protest outside the annual Palestine Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Oct. 4, 2026 in Bridgeview. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Minor injuries reported after protesters clash at Palestine Fest in Bridgeview

By Olivia Stevens

October 5, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Conservative influencer Jake Lang led a group of about 20 far-right protesters of the Palestinian...

The sign for Walt's Food Center stands over the mostly demolished lot at 16145 State St., South Holland, Oct. 2, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Former Walt’s in South Holland demolished to make way for QuikTrip gas station and convenience store

By Evy Lewis

October 5, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

A QuikTrip with a convenience store will replace the Walt's Food Center in South Holland,...

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods offers a piece of cake at the village's 75th anniversary kickoff in 2024. (Penny Shnay/Daily Southtown)

Column: Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods claims misrepresentation of lawsuit’s aims

By Jerry Shnay

October 5, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods insists the only reason he is taking the village to...

The Oak Lawn Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant, which was the scene of numerous arrests and violent incidents, closed in 2017 as part of an agreement between the company and village officials. (Daily Southtown staff)

Crestwood among planned locations for updated version of Chuck E. Cheese

By Olivia Stevens

October 5, 2026 at 5:07 a.m.

A new Chuck E. Cheese concept swapping arcade games for indoor playground equipment will open...

Dale Obrochta, of Orland Hills, presents a program recently at the Palos Heights Public Library. He will bring his presentation “Strange, Dark & Funny: The Origins of Everyday Sayings” to the Midlothian Public Library on Oct. 8. (Dale Obrochta)

Orland Hills entertainer offers insight into history of everyday sayings

By Jim Dudlicek

October 4, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

“Magical Balloon-Dude" Dale Obrochta will present a program on the Origins of Everyday Sayings at...

Dixmoor's water infrastructure is over 100-years-old, which has caused many issues over the years. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Dixmoor hopes meter replacement effort will help solve village’s water woes

By Elena Tittel

October 4, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

The village of Dixmoor’s approximately 100-year-old water infrastructure might finally getting a major overhaul through...

Frankfort School District 157-C, where 6-year-old Jenna Menias was a second grade student. (File photo)

Family of Frankfort girl, 6, killed by school bus files wrongful death suit against school districts

By Evy Lewis

October 2, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The family of 6-year-old Jenna Menias, who was fatally struck by a school bus last...