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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

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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

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...

Retired first grade teacher Eleanor Griegel greets former students in her old classroom Sunday at Queen of Martyrs School, which is closing after 74 years in Evergreen Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Alumni, former teachers gather in Evergreen Park for farewell to Queen of Martyrs School

By Jeff Vorva

August 9, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

A farewell Mass and tours of Queen of Martyrs School in Evergreen Park gave alumni...

Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years in Chicago: ‘An institution’

By Evgenia Anastasakos

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August 9, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

The Beverly flagship location of Rainbow Cone celebrated its first century with balloons, temporary tattoos...

Hazel Crest police Chief Mitchell Davis is sworn in as the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives president at the organization's 50th national conference in Dallas in July 2026. (NOBLE)

Hazel Crest police chief named president of national Black law enforcement organization

By Evy Lewis

August 9, 2026 at 5:08 a.m.

Hazel Crest police Chief Mitchell Davis will lead the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement...

Volunteers hand out meals Friday to people affected by the July 27 tornado at Jesse White Learning Academy, Hazel Crest. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

‘Pulling together’: School district organizes for Hazel Crest tornado relief

By Evy Lewis

August 8, 2026 at 5:11 a.m.

Staff and students from Hazel Crest School District 152 ½ gathered Friday to provide aid...

Oak Lawn Community High School students showcase a traditional dance during last year's inaugural Sabores Sobre Ruedas, or Flavors on Wheels, festival. This year's celebration takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 in the student parking lot at the school in Oak Lawn. (Ariela Torres/Oak Lawn Community High School)

Oak Lawn High School festival to celebrate Hispanic food and culture

By Janice Neumann

August 7, 2026 at 6:55 a.m.

Spanish-speaking students and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School will share their heritage with...

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley presents Deputy Steven Potete with the 2025 Deputy of the Year award. (Will County sheriff's office)

Will County sheriff’s deputy made 122 DUI arrests in 2025

By Dennis Sullivan

August 7, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Will County Deputy Steven Potete was recognized by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorsts for making...

Tanisha and Christina Dennis, aunt and mother of Mariyah Ford, hold up a collage of photographs of Ford before she was killed Monday in a hit-and-run crash. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Family of Sauk Village woman killed in hit-and-run on I 394 hope someone comes forward

By Olivia Stevens

August 7, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Mariyah Ford, 20, of Sauk Village, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Illinois 394...

The DuPage County Judicial Center (Mark Black/for the baiduhai)

Homer Glen man charged in Darien home invasion, denied release

By Alicia Fabbre

August 6, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Michael Lahey, 32, of Homer Glen, is charged with a Darien home invasion, and aggravated...

Mayor Michael Glotz of Tinley Park speaks ahead of Tuesday's Village Board meeting at Tinley Park Village Hall. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park continues plans for 191st Street gas station

By Evy Lewis

August 6, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Tinley Park Village Board voted to move ahead with the development of a Gas N...

Catherine Kruse pens a letter to the future as part of an American 250 event Wednesday with the Green Hills Public Library. (Jesse Wright/for the Daily Southtown)

Palos Hills, Hickory Hills residents share hopes and fears in time capsule letters

By Jesse Wright

August 6, 2026 at 10:28 a.m.

Hickory Hills and Palos Hills residents wrote letters at Stagg High School for a Green...