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State representatives work in the House chamber May 27, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Republican Adam Beaty challenges Rep. Anthony DeLuca for 80th state House

By Evy Lewis

October 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Police Sgt. Adam Beaty, Rep. Anthony DeLuca talk property taxes, data centers and solar farms...

Will County government offices in Joliet (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County District 5 candidates talk solar farms, Des Plaines River bridge

By Michelle Mullins

October 12, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

Democrats Sherry Williams and Karen Johnson face Republicans Dave Oxley and James “JJ” Balonek in...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., on May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Attorney and former Robbins police chief compete to represent 36th District in Illinois House

By Olivia Stevens

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October 12, 2026 at 5:14 a.m.

Republican state Rep. Rick Ryan faces challenge from Democrat David Sheppard, a former Robbins police...

Floodwaters affect downtown Flossmoor and the Flossmoor Road viaduct during a storm Sept. 27, 2019. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Project to address Flossmoor viaduct flooding stalled for months due to federal funding hold, mayor says

By Evy Lewis

July 24, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

A Flossmoor stormwater project is on hold after a U.S. Army Corps of Engineer grant...

The Rev. Ken Fleck presided over Mass June 7, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church in Tinley Park to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a priest. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Two retired suburban pastors asked to step back pending investigation into abuse allegations

By Evy Lewis

July 24, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

The Archdiocese of Chicago said it learned of forthcoming lawsuits accusing priests Kenneth Fleck and...

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

23-year-old given 15-year prison sentence for robberies in Orland Park and Calumet City

By Olivia Stevens

July 23, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

Perry Maple pleaded guilty in March to federal charges from stealing from ATMs and armored...

With a teddy bear tucked under one arm, Palos Park’s Sawyer Schweikert shows off a balloon monkey she received Wednesday at Orland Square. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Children and teddy bears take over Orland Square for a day

By Jeff Vorva

July 23, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.

Orland square's Teddy Bear Picnic included face-painting, balloon twisting, mermaid braiding and airbrush tattoo stations.

Former Superintendent Maureen White, left, during a June 2024 board meeting. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton District 149 new Superintendent Mellodie Brown earns $205,000 salary

By Olivia Stevens

July 23, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Mellodie Brown now earns $205,000 per year as the district's leader, following the retirement of...

Crete Village Hall (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Steger woman, 60, ordered released from custody after fatal Crete car/bicycle accident

By Evy Lewis

July 23, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

A 60-year-old Steger was released from the Will Count jail while prosecutors consider charges from...

Amauree “Stix” Williams was surprised when a banner recognizing the track star as the most accomplished athlete was unveiled last month at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Matteson. Girls track head coach Catresea Travis, left, and boys track head coach Eddie McKinnie helped with the reveal. (Southland College Prep)

Around the Southland: Southland Prep athlete surprised with banner, recycle events, more

By Melinda Moore

July 22, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Richton Park, Palos Township, Midlothian, Tinley Park,...

Tinley Park police Chief Thomas Tilton listens to public comment Tuesday during the Village Board meeting. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park considers changes to parking rules, e-bike regulations

By Evy Lewis

July 22, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz suggests changing to residential parking regulations as village trustees also...

Then-Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau speaks at a dedication event of the Orland Park police station Oct. 23, 2023. (John Smierciak/for the Daily Southtown)

Cook County judge thwarts effort by former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau to dismiss village lawsuit
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By Olivia Stevens

July 22, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

A Cook County judge will allow Orland Park’s ongoing lawsuit against former Mayor Keith Pekau...

Will County Board Republican Leader Jim Richmond, of Mokena, speaks during a County Board meeting July 16, 2026,. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Republicans make early call for reduced county levy in 2027 budget

By Michelle Mullins

July 22, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Will County Board Republicans seek a 2% reduction in its property tax levy, a plan...