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Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy attends the Visit Chicago Southland awards event Oct. 8, 2026, and said he is looking forward to hosting the Relay 250 on Wednesday morning. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

American 250 relay to roll through Frankfort, Matteson, Chicago Heights and Lansing

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By Jeff Vorva

October 11, 2026 at 5:14 a.m.

Ceremonies set in Frankfort, Chicago Heights and Lansing as American Discovery 250 Relay comes through...

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

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

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

Will County Courthouse in Joliet. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Chicago man charged with grooming, traveling to meet child in New Lenox

By Evy Lewis

August 4, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

Will County prosecutors said Bryan Marinucci, of Chicago, was lured by a group of people...

The Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview. (File photo)

Illinois State Police master sergeant charged with sexual assault of a woman in Midlothian

By Evy Lewis

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August 4, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Douglas Lee, 54, of Tinley Park was ordered held in...

Tinley Park mayor Michael Glotz speaks to other trustees at a Village Board meeting June 3, 2026. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park moves to renew Cook County property tax break for industrial park

By Evy Lewis

August 3, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

Officials said the Cook County classification allows Duvan Industrial Park to remain competitive against districts...

Volunteers work at Suburban Access Outreach, a Homewood clothing closet that received $9,300 from 100+ Women Who Care South Suburbs of Chicago. (Suburban Access Outreach)

Column: South suburban giving circle uses the power of 100 to make a big impact

By Francine Knowles

August 3, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Carrie Bonanotte launched 100+ Women Who Care South Suburbs of Chicago, which contributed over $40,000...

Jacob Para of Tradycja Polish Fusion Cuisine prepares potato pancakes Friday at the Taste of Orland Park, (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Taste of Orland Park rebounds after storms cancel Saturday’s events

By Jeff Vorva

August 3, 2026 at 12:08 p.m.

A deluge of rain Saturday forced Orland Park Mayor James Dodge to cancel the second...

Susan Nykaza delivers mail for the last time in her 39 1/2-year career Friday in Blue Island. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Beloved Blue Island mail carrier gets big send-off after 39 1/2 years

By Jeff Vorva

August 1, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

Susan Nykaza of Tinley Park received a celebratory send-off from Blue Island residents on her...

Oak Lawn Village Hall (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Missouri man, 81, charged with murder, ordered detained in death of ex-wife in Oak Lawn

By Evy Lewis

July 31, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

Charles Buss was ordered detained on murder charges for the April death of his ex-wife,...

The Harvey Municipal Center (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Two people found shot to death in Harvey home identified

By Evy Lewis

August 1, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

Aaron Jones, 50, of Harvey and Jwon L. Martin, 46, were found shot to death...

Mark Leschuck helps clear Spruce Road near Dixie Highway in Homewood after storms rolled through the region and knocked down trees July 27, 2026. Leschuck used his own chain saws to break down the trees and was finishing up with a rake. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Cook and Will counties seek disaster relief following storm damage

By Olivia Stevens

July 31, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

The path of the tornado in Hazel Crest, Homewood, Country Club Hills and Harvey passed...

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady speaks to supporters Dec. 3, 2024, during a township caucus at Orland Chateau banquet hall in Orland Park. (Daily Southtown staff)

Orland Township among defendants in First Amendment lawsuit brought by Supervisor Paul O’Grady

By Olivia Stevens

August 3, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady claims political rivals violated his First Amendment rights during a...