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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 Courthouse in Joliet. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Man sentenced to 10 years in Monee crash that killed Beecher man

By Dennis Sullivan

June 16, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

Myles J. Swets pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence in the crash that...

A sign outside Queen of Martyrs School in Evergreen Park Tuesday displayed messages of thanks for families and staff. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Queen of Martyrs School in Evergreen Park will not reopen, area schools seek to recruit students

By Evy Lewis

June 16, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Queen of Martyrs School, a Catholic elementary school in Evergreen Park, will not reopen for...

The National Weather Service says it was a tornado that hit the Hickroy Hills and Bridgeview area Thursday, tearing the roof of this apartment complex at 83rd Street and Roberts Roads. Resident Melissa Alvarez said most of her neighbors evacuated and several lost their roof or windows. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Tornado confirmed in Hickory Hills; Calumet City hit with weekend storms
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By Addison Wright

June 15, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

The National Weather Service confirmed Monday it was a tornado that touched down Thursday near...

A sign welcomes the Chicago Bears to Hammond on June 10, 2026, outside the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park near the Bears' possible stadium site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Despite potential benefits from Hammond stadium, some south suburban officials hope Bears stay in Illinois

By Olivia Stevens

June 15, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry want the Chicago Bears in...

The remaining structures after at least three abandoned houses caught fire at 2:30 a.m. June 2 at 5428 Turlington Road . The electricians found a kitten in the debris. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Fire officials investigate multibuilding fire in Harvey as arson

By Evy Lewis

June 15, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

A structure fire that burned multiple abandoned homes June 2 on Turlington Road in Harvey...

The tower has been demolished at the former Blackhawk Water Tower Plaza at Blackhawk Avenue and Indianwood Drive, once a convenient shopping area for residents in the south end of Park Forest. (Penny Shnay/for the Daily Southtown)

Column: Tower demolished at Blackhawk plaza; former Park Forest residents recognized

By Jerry Shnay

June 15, 2026 at 12:36 p.m.

Park Forest's Birch Street Townhomes will put plaques on units occupied by former Gov. Jim...

Riverdale welcome sign on 142nd Street. (Brett Johnson/Daily Southtown)

Fatal shooting of 5-year-old child in Riverdale under investigation

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By Evy Lewis

June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The death of a 5-year-old child in Riverdale who was fatally shot last week is...

Robbins CalPark Eagles player Kamari Allen gets ready to fire a pass Saturday at the Rocky Clark Legacy Field in Robbins. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Robbins dedicates youth football field in memory of Rocky Clark

By Jeff Vorva

June 14, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

Officials from Robbins and the MWRD opened a $2 million synthetic turf field in memory...

The Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview. (File photo)

Tinley Park man pleads guilty to murder in 2023 stabbing of Oak Forest woman

By Addison Wright

June 14, 2026 at 10:04 a.m.

Chad Oster, 36 of Tinley Park, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the stabbing death...

Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge said he hopes the planned Heroes Park in the downtown triangle will host concerts at a bandshell along with other seasonal events. (Edwards Realty Company)

Expanded University of Chicago Medical Center, performing arts center to anchor revised Orland Park downtown

By Olivia Stevens

June 14, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

Orland Park's proposal includes adding a musculoskeletal center to the existing University of Chicago Medical...