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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...

Will County Land Use and Development Committee members Frankie Pretzel, Sherry Newquist and Destinee Ortiz listen to the Badger Daylighting Corporation project Thursday. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County panel rejects hydro-excavation plan by single vote; County Board to vote next week

By Michelle Mullins

July 9, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

A Will County committee recommended the County Board reject plans for a nondestructive hydro-excavation business...

Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike speaks at a Village Board meeting in November 2025. (Gary Middendorf/for the Daily Southtown)

Homer Glen considers stricter penalties for selling tobacco to minors

By Michelle Mullins

July 9, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike wants to update the tobacco law after parents say tobacco...

Frankfort’s Lucy Lindgren, 8, gets some climbing in at Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

New Fort Frankfort brings smiles to children and adults
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By Jeff Vorva

July 9, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

Commissioners Park new Fort Frankfort has new structures, areas for smaller children, two shelters and...

Visitors admire a bicycle that has been turned into a planter in a yard on South Wood Street in 2021 during the Beverly Area Planning Association Garden Walk. This year's garden walk is July 12. (Susan DeGrane/Daily Southtown)

Around the Southland: Gardens of Beverly, Morgan Park and Midlothian on display July 12

By Melinda Moore

July 8, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Beverly, Morgan Park, Oak Lawn, Glenwood, Palos...

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta talks about rising water bills and urges the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a request by Illinois American Water to raise rates. The village will host a public forum at 7 p.m. July 14 at the Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Bolingbrook, Homer Glen mayors urge residents to fight Illinois American Water rate hike

By Michelle Mullins

July 8, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta and Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike urge residents to attend ICC...

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

Tinley Park storm clean up: ‘Please be patient’

By Evy Lewis

July 8, 2026 at 1:21 p.m.

Public Works Director John Urbanski asked anyone in need of cleanup who hasn't reached out...

Members of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary June 26 during a Sneaker Ball at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. (LWSRA)

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association marks 50th birthday as athletes bring home medals from USA Games

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By Jeff Vorva

July 8, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association in New Lenox marks 50th year as its athletes bring home...

Bremen running back Keshawn Lewis-Hunt (24) looks for a hole in the Oak Forest during a football game Oct, 14, 2022. (John Smierciak/for the Daily Southtown)

Former Bremen football player Keshawn Lewis-Hunt killed in Harvey shooting; others wounded

By Evy Lewis

July 7, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Keshawn Lewis-Hunt, 20, who played for Bremen High School and Morgan Park High School, was...

Dolton attorney Michael McGrath, left, presents information Monday about an ordinance which marks a step forward in attempts to pay $33.5 million owed from a 2016 police chase lawsuit. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton passes ordinance allowing payment of $33.5 million judgment over 10 years

By Olivia Stevens

July 7, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Dolton attorney Michael McGrath said Monday the village is working on a plan to pay...

A ramp leading into the deep tunnel water reservoir north of the Thornton Quarry is partially submersed Monday following a rainy June and early July. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

‘The stench is putrid’: Nearly full Thornton reservoir brings sewage stink and increased flood risk

By Evy Lewis

July 7, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

Thornton Village Clerk Nikki Kitakis said odors from the quarry reservoir are putrid after it...