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A group from Frankfort gets ready Tuesday morning to head to Matteson in the Discovery Trail Relay 250. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Frankfort kicks off Southland leg of America 250 relay

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By Jeff Vorva

October 13, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Breidert Green in Frankfort was the starting point for the Southland portion of the Discovery...

Wolfe Wildlife Park in Oak Lawn (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown).

Oak Lawn Park District to upgrade trails at Wolfe Wildlife Park with $2 million state grant

By Evy Lewis

October 13, 2026 at 1:24 p.m.

Oak Lawn Park District plans to use a $2 million state grant to replace the...

The New Lenox police station. (Daily Southtown staff)

Five arrests made in connection with New Lenox Verizon store robbery; 74 phones recovered

By Elena Tittel

October 13, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Five men were arrested and one charged with armed robbery in connection with a weekend...

Wendy Davis with her dad, Dan Davis, who was missing for nearly three months before his body was discovered Monday. (Wendy Davis)

Family learns some information about Dan Davis’ death, express gratitude to community

By Addison Wright

March 13, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Daniel Davis was found wearing his Harley jacket and Indiana University hoodie, with his wallet,...

Shavon Brewer, who teaches 5th grade at Northwest Elementary School in Evergreen Park, discusses math concepts with students. She's one of two south suburban teachers who are finalists for Golden Apple awards for Excellence in Teaching. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Two Southland teachers are finalists for Golden Apple awards

By Janice Neumann

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April 21, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

Teachers at Madison School in South Holland and Northwest School in Evergreen Park were nominated...

Two dead in Blue Island car crash Tuesday morning

By Addison Wright

March 12, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

Two people died in a crash at the intersection of 136th and Western in Blue...

Will County sheriff deputy Jesus Espinoza receives the Community Guardian Award from Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike in January at a Homer Glen Village Board meeting. Homer Glen has contracted with the Will County sheriff’s department to provide police services since the village's inception. (Michelle Mullins/Daily Southtown)

Homer Glen eyes its own police needs analysis in wake of Will County sheriff service study

By Michelle Mullins

March 12, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Homer Glen will seek an independent study of its police needs after Will County moved...

Andrew High School senior Mark Zawada, left, and junior Christian Escalona backflip into a pool during the school’s annual Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois on Wednesday in Tinley Park. (Troy Stolt/Daily Southtown)

‘Coldest plunge yet’ as Andrew students, staff raise $35K for Special Olympics

By Addison Wright

March 12, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

Students and staff took turns jumping in the cold pool at Andrew High School's fifth annual...

Family friendly events are planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .March 14 during Maple Syrup Magic at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. (Forest Preserve District of Will County)

Around the Southland: Maple Syrup Magic in Will County, Green Hills Library work, more

By Melinda Moore

March 12, 2026 at 5:21 a.m.

Forest Preserve District offers Maple Syrup Magic The day will be a little sweeter this...

Cook County political candidates line up early Oct. 27, 2025, at the Cook county clerk’s Office to file nominating petitions for the March primary election. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Orland Township Republican committeeperson race sows intraparty division

By Olivia Stevens

March 13, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.

Former Committeeperson Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman and Orland Township Trustee Kenneth Duffy both seek to...

The Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Dolton teen pleads not guilty to murder charges in Oak Forest death

By Evy Lewis

March 11, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

Dolton resident Steven J. Knox, 19, faces murder charges in the January homicide of Michael...

Sierra Club members gather Monday after a meeting about data center concerns in the south and southwest suburbs at the Frankfort Public Library. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Frankfort forum urges residents to study data center plans, raises environmental concerns

By Addison Wright

March 11, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

Sierra Club advocates warn at Frankfort event that data centers may hike utility bills and...

Residents and developer representatives look at slides of a proposed downtown development Tuesday at the Homewood Village Hall. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Homewood continues with Holladay development, but downtown parking concerns remain

By Evy Lewis

March 11, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

The Homewood Village Board voted 5-1 to put together an agreement with Holladay Properties, but...