Dolton – Page 7 –

The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets in the County Board room on Oct. 5, 2023. (Trent Sprague/baiduhai)

Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...

The Will County sheriff's office (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act

By Michelle Mullins

October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...

Wind Creek Chicago Southland General Manager Jahnae Erpenbach speaks at Visit Chicago Southland's annual awards ceremony at the casino Oct. 8, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Wind Creek casino, Pope Leo’s childhood home highlighted as south suburbs tourism draws

By Evy Lewis

October 8, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

East Hazel Crest's Wind Creek casino and Pope Leo's Dolton childhood home were highlighted as...

Southland crime: Naked hiker spotted in Oak Lawn, and more

By Dennis Sullivan

More Top Picks Best Composite Toe Work Shoes For Men

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

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...

Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge speaks during a Village Board meeting on Sept. 21, 2026. The board discussed adding new automated road enforcement to reduce speeding. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park considering new speed enforcement cameras, fines for parents in ‘teen takeovers’

By Olivia Stevens

September 22, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

New traffic enforcement measures may soon come to Orland Park, with village officials on Monday...

Sue and Steve Lotysz, of Frankfort, display the artwork for the Presidents Cup that Steve created for this week’s event at the Medinah Country Club. It's been a momentous month for the couple, who just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary as well. (Jeff Vorva/Daily Southtown)

Presidents Cup marks Frankfort artist’s 56th outing as signature artist at PGA major event

By Jeff Vorva

September 22, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Steve Lotysz, also known as Steve Lotus, is marking his 56th outing as signature artist...

Tinley Park mayor Michael Glotz speaks to other trustees at a Village Board meeting June 3, 2026. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park eyes ending 2-hour parking limits around Harmony Square

By Evy Lewis

September 22, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

Time limits put into place to discourage commuters from parking on residential streets are no...

The Harvey police flag waves in the wind Aug. 2, 2025, in Harvey. (Hailey Hoffman/for the baiduhai)

Gary man, 22, shot and killed in Harvey

By Evy Lewis

September 22, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

Maurice Jesse Scarber, 22, of Gary, Indiana, was shot and killed in Harvey on Thursday,...

More Top Picks Best Ice Cream Maker

Bridgeview boy, 8, dies after being struck by car while riding e-scooter

By Evy Lewis

September 21, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Jad Debiy, 8, died Thursday after being struck by a car while riding an electric...

Law Enforcement Explorer Post #102 members Benjamin Jimenez and Janiereah Williams-Hale gather with their fellow Explorers at Fiesta Chicago Heights, which was happening outside Bloom High School, where many post members are students. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Chicago Heights police Explorer program helps create path to law enforcement jobs

By Janice Neumann

September 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Chicago Heights police pair with area schools on Chicago Heights Police Explorer program, which offers...

The tech launchpad at Kennedy-King College, an affiliate of City Colleges of Chicago located in Englewood, provides students with opportunities to prepare for careers in information technology. (City Colleges of Chicago)

Moraine Valley, other colleges ramp up training for careers in artificial intelligence era

By Elena Tittel

September 21, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

Moraine Valley Community College educator Ryen Nagle was appointed to the national Commission on the...

Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing. (Brett Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Plea deal expected for former Thornton Fractional High School teacher charged with sexual assault

By Olivia Stevens

September 21, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

Andre Richmond was charged with criminal sexual assault and child pornography involving two Thornton Fractional...

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods offers a piece of cake at the village's 75th anniversary kickoff in 2024 with village trustees, from left, Tiffani Graham, Theresa Settles and Erin Slone. (Penny Shnay/Daily Southtown)

Park Forest mayor’s altercation with business owners expected to be election issue
More Top Picks Best 8 Cup Food Processors

By Jerry Shnay

September 21, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

The firing line was established in Park Forest after Trustee Randall White announced his effort...