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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
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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...

Patrons arrive at Lions Club Pool in Homewood on June 30, 2026, in the midst of an extreme heat emergency. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Homewood pool reopens after abrupt closure as temperatures skyrocket

By Evy Lewis

June 30, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

After reopening, Lions Club Pool in Homewood was just one place people were dealing with...

Kelly Garver, left, of New Lenox, and her dog Sadie gather with SunKissed Greens owner Misty Nelson for a photo at the store in Mokena ahead of the July 4 holiday. Garver was at the shop to acquire CBD treats, which she said helps Sadie deal with the loud noise of fireworks. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Pet owners turning to CBD to prepare animals for July 4 fireworks anxiety

By Janice Neumann

July 1, 2026 at 12:06 p.m.

CBD treats have become a hit with many dog owners as a calmer for their...

New Lenox man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

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By Addison Wright

July 6, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

A New Lenox man was sentenced to 490 days in prison and 48 months on...

Jordan Lee, center, holds her trophies as she gathers with her fellow Southland College Prep students who qualified for the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament during the event in June in Richmond, Virginia. (Southland College Prep Charter High School)

Southland College Prep Charter High School graduate earns hardware at national speech finals

By Evy Lewis

June 29, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Southland College Prep Charter High School graduate Jordan Lee placed in two categories at this...

The village of Richton Park is preparing to mark its 100th birthday with a gathering in July at Glaeser Park. (Daily Southtown file)

Column: As it celebrates 100 years as a village, Richton Park poised for bright future

By Jerry Shnay

June 30, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

Richton Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary by patting itself on the back with a Resident Appreciation Day...

The dock and trucking area behind the Amazon Fulfillment Center ORD5 along Vollmer Road in Matteson in 2023. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Man shot and killed in altercation outside Matteson Amazon facility

By Evy Lewis

June 29, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

A Glenwood resident died after being shot outside the Amazon warehouse in Matteson where he...

Andi Borucke, of Orland Park, prays during the veneration of the St. Francis of Assisi relic on June 28 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orland Park. (Jeff Vorva/Daily Southtown)

Relic of St. Francis visits Orland Park church 800 years after his death

By Jeff Vorva

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June 29, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

A first-class relic of St. Francis of Assisi, a fragment of his bone, was on...

Jim O’Conner, executive director of Second Story Ranch, walks past the stalls in the stable April 28, 2025, during a tour of a former horse training facility in Crete. Second Story Ranch plans to convert it into a residential alcohol treatment facility. (John Smierciak/for the Daily Southtown)

Planned addiction recovery horse ranch in Crete receives $2 million from state

By Olivia Stevens

June 29, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

The state funding will help Second Story Ranch founder Jim O'Connor meet his goal to...

An Uncle Sam stilt walker shakes hands Saturday at the Oak Lawn 250th Independence Day Celebration Parade. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Oak Lawn gets an early start in celebrating America’s 250th

By Jeff Vorva

June 28, 2026 at 8:42 a.m.

Oak Lawn held an early Fouth of July parade for America's 250th, including a post-parade...

Blue Island nonprofit owner Pablo Padilla advocates at a City Council meeting June 23, 2026, for an ordinance that prohibits federal immigration authorities from conducting operations on public property. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Blue Island passes law restricting ICE activity on public property

By Addison Wright

June 26, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

The Blue Island City Council ordinance prohibits federal immigration authorities from conducting operations on public...