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An eastern bluebird perches on a sign at an area forest preserve in 2003. A new program offered by the Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to help open up birding as a hobby for people who are visually impaired. (Jim Robinson/baiduhai)

Birding by ear: Will County program opens up hobby for people who are visually impaired

By Jim Dudlicek

October 12, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to make birding accessible to those for...

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 3:29 p.m.

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

Donna Wuchter holds a picture of her friend Gena Chiodo Dec. 19, 2023, at her home in Munster, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Defense calls last witness in Donol Clark murder trial for 2012 killing of Gena Chiodo

By Evy Lewis

July 14, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

An expert in bone forensics testified damage to Gena Chiodo's bones was caused postmortem during...

Dale Mitchell is sworn in as Harvey's police chief Monday at Harvey City Hall. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Harvey applies for emergency aid after storm, swears in new interim police chief

By Evy Lewis

July 14, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

The Harvey City Council approved a $200,000 settlement to the family of Justin Alston for...

Dolton District 149 Superintendent Maureen White, left, and School Board President Lolita Crisler-Liggons during a school board meeting in June 2024. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton District 149 pays Superintendent Maureen White $181,000 for early departure from contract

By Olivia Stevens

July 13, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Dolton Elementary District 149 agreed to pay Superintendent Maureen White nearly $181,000 to end her...

Chicago Heights Police Department Jan. 17, 2026. (Daily Southtown staff)

Man charged in Country Club Hills homicide of mother’s boyfriend shot at officers, police say
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By Evy Lewis

July 13, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Cesar Ruiz, 39, was killed in Chicago Heights. A person who has not been publicly...

Bree English, who will be a senior at Morgan Park Academy in the fall, holds a rooster in her hands. Eden Redmond, left, is a recent alum who will attend Dominican University in the fall. (Janice Neumann/for the Daily Southtown)

Chickens and rooster add to conservation curriculum at Morgan Park Academy

By Janice Neumann

July 13, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

A garden of fresh produce and coop with chickens help students at Morgan Park Academy...

John Ruffin, who started Theater 47 in Park Forest, was named the village's Business Person of the Year. (Village of Park Forest)

Column: John Ruffin named Park Forest Business Person of the Year

By Jerry Shnay

July 13, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

John Ruffin became hooked on theater at Gwendolyn Brook Middle School in Harvey, and grew...

Oak Forest resident Lizzie Jorgensen won two Silver Medals in bowling at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Oak Forest’s Lizzie Jorgensen takes Silver twice at Special Olympics USA Games

By Janice Neumann

July 11, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Oak Forest resident Lizzie Jorgensen won two Silver Medals in bowling at the Special Olympics...

Supervisor Napoleon Harris III attends a Thornton Township Board meeting July 22, 2025, in South Holland. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Complaint argues Thornton Township Supervisor Napoleon Harris doesn’t live in township

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By Olivia Stevens

July 10, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

Former McHenry Township Trustee Bob Anderson says Thornton Township Supervisor Napoleon Harris lives in Bloom...

Lockport Zoning and Planning Commission member Aaron Peters, right, asks city attorney Michael Carroll a question before proposing a compromise for a 90-foot cell tower near Rotary Park. Peters’ proposal was approved by a 4-3 vote after two alternatives failed. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Lockport panel narrowly approves shorter cell tower at high school fields

By Olivia Stevens

July 9, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

A Lockport panel narrowly approved plans for a 90-foot cell tower at Lockport Township District...

Isabella Taylor, a graduate of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago, received a 2026 Paul Simon Democracy Prize. She’s been learning a lot as she works to turn her proposal into a reality. (Mireya Zepeda)

Mother McAuley grad earns Paul Simon prize for voter education website plan

By Melinda Moore

July 9, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Isabella Taylor's plan to create a YouTube channel to inform young voters about candidates and...