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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...

Chicagoland Nurse Honor Guard members, from left, Stacey Boetto, Cindi Goron, Charlene Gallion and retired nurse Joanna Hume participate in a ceremony recently at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. The Honor Guard attends funerals and services for nurses, conducting a short ceremony releasing them from their duties. (Cindi Goron)

Caps, capes and candles: Chicagoland Nurse Honor Guard sends off caregivers with ceremony

By Melinda Moore

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June 18, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

The nearly 500-member Chicagoland Nurse Honor Guard conducts ceremonies at funerals of nurses 'to honor...

Will County Center for Economic Development President and CEO Doug Pryor addresses a crowd of 300 business and municipal leaders in June 2024. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Will County Board mulls creation of land bank to spur development

By Michelle Mullins

June 18, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

The Will County Board is considering creating a land bank designed to help spur redevelopment...

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

Former Phoenix police officer sentenced to 5 years in federal corruption case

By Olivia Stevens

June 18, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

Former Phoenix police Officer Antoine Larry was found guilty of bribery, conspiracy, extortion and attempted...

The Cook County courthouse in Markham. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Former Lansing paint plant employee charged with murder in shooting death of manager

By Evy Lewis

June 19, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

Devon Johnson, 31, of Thornton, is charged with murder in death of Andrew Coleman, 48,...

Scientists from AbbVie recently visited Glenwood Academy in Glenwood to assist middle schoolers with their science fair projects. (Glenwood Academy)

Around the Southland: Scientists visit Glenwood Academy for fair prep, and more

By Melinda Moore

June 18, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Glenwood, School District 230, Palos Heights, Orland...

Harmony Square in Tinley Park Feb. 24, 2026, just after village officials took down the ice skating rink, which opened in November 2025. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park board approves Harmony Square retailer, debates smaller apartment sizes

By Addison Wright

June 17, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

The Tinley Park Village Board voted Tuesday to approve a retail store, New Bremen Trading...

Homewood police squad (Daily Southtown file photo)

Homewood woman was killed by ex-boyfriend who later took his own life, police conclude

By Evy Lewis

June 17, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

Homewood police concluded that Bianca Davis, 51, was killed by Carlos Jones, 53, later found...

Linda Hyler, of Chicago, reads after attending a recent Senior Medicare Patrol session at Evergreen Park Public Library. She said she knows to be cautious of suspicious phone callers who ask for her Medicare number or other personal information. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Scammers target Medicare cards, durable medical equipment needs, experts say

By Janice Neumann

June 16, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

AgeOptions representatives came to the Evergreen Park library to advise older residents about how to...

Khapri Alston, a Griffith, Indiana, resident, was shot and killed May 21 in Dolton. (Chenier Alston)

State’s attorney’s office reviewing possible charges in Dolton shooting death of 31-year-old basketball player

By Evy Lewis

June 16, 2026 at 2:10 p.m.

Cook County prosecutors are reviewing the fatal shooting of basketball player Khapri Alston after Dolton...

The Orland Park Village Board voted Monday in favor of a new downtown development plan that includes an expanded University of Chicago Medical Center and a possible performing arts center. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park board OKs new downtown plan, will begin park construction by end of summer
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By Olivia Stevens

June 16, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

The Orland Park Village Board voted for an updated agreement with Edwards Realty that includes...