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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

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October 12, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

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

Connie Behnke-Rotondo and Gene Gerardi wave to the crowd Saturday at Breidert Green. They helped put together a Frankfort time capsule in 1976 that was opened Saturday afternoon. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Bicentennial beer cans, mugs among finds in 1976 Frankfort time capsule

By Jeff Vorva

July 7, 2026 at 9:11 a.m.

Frankfort residents Connie Behnke-Rotondo and Gene Gerardi who oversaw the burial of a time capsule...

Interstate 294 passes between the Thornton Quarry, top, and the Deep Tunnel water reservoir on July 6, 2026, in Thornton. The reservoir is nearly full following a very rainy June and early July period. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Thornton Reservoir nearly full after heavy storms over weekend

By Evy Lewis

July 7, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

The Thornton Quarry reservoir is the fullest it has been since becoming operational in 2015,...

Chicago Heights Police Department. (Daily Southtown staff)

Park Forest man, 32, shot and killed in Chicago Heights

By Evy Lewis

July 6, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Pierre Buchanan, 32, of Park Forest was shot and killed Thursday in Chicago Heights, the...

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant speaks during a Will County Board meeting April 16, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

Will County Board of Review members serve 2 to 3 years beyond set terms

By Olivia Stevens

July 6, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere saiid Board of Review members overstay their set terms,...

Nsenga Wilson in the podcast lounge of W.D.P. Creative Collective Space in South Holland, a production facility she created. (Francine Knowles/for the Daily Southtown)

Column: South Holland creative space offers professional studio to nurture talent

By Francine Knowles

July 6, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

Filmmaker Nsenga Wilson opened a production facility, W.D.P. Creative Collective Space, in South Holland, to...

Faith McPheeters and her brother, Noah, of Worth take a slide on Saturday, July 4, at Tinley Park's inaugural Country Fest. (Jeff Vorva/Daily Southtown)

Despite storms, Tinley Park’s inaugural Country Fest packs in the fun

By Jeff Vorva

July 5, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

Thousands showed up despite storms at TInley Park's Country Fest for music and food including...

Kyle Hunter from the company Clear-Armor prepares the installation of a protective bullet-resistant laminate to a window at Lincoln-Way West High School in 2025 in New Lenox. More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue. (Will County Regional Office of Education)

Cannabis tax funds to enhance security measures at Will County schools

By Michelle Mullins

July 5, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

Over 30 Will County schools will fund enhanced security measures thanks to grants from the...

An excavator brings down the remnants of a building as demolition continues at the former Tinley Park Mental Heath Center, July 2, 2026. Officials expect to finish cleanup at the site by the end of the year. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Park District remains focused on cleanup, mum on future use for Tinley Park mental health center land

By Addison Wright

July 4, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

Officials said initial demolition and cleanup of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center should...

Tom Shepard, of the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project during a Nov., 2023 event at Sand Ridge Nature Center. The project, now called the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, will host a community picnic on July 11. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown).

Groups plan picnic to highlight Sauk Trail’s role in Underground Railroad
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By Evy Lewis

July 4, 2026 at 5:18 a.m.

The Midwest Underground Railroad Network and Crete Historical Society plan a July 11 picnic at...

The Glenwood Roller Rink, 656 Holbrook Road, closed in 2025 due to structural issues. (Mike Nolan/Daily Southtown)

Glenwood Roller Rink to reopen under new ownership following structural repairs

By Evy Lewis

July 3, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

Glenwood Roller Rink was bought by The Rink owners Curtis and Ramona Pouncy, who plan...