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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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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...

A Cook County Sheriff's vehicle. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Former Dixmoor police officer charged with sexual assault, child pornography solicitation

By Addison Wright

March 9, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Former Dixmoor police Officer Tory Bridgeforth, 40, was charged with criminal sexual assault.

Will County Board Member Jacqueline Traynere leaves the Will County Courthouse March 9 after being found guilty of two counts of computer tampering, a misdemeanor. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere found guilty of computer tampering

By Michelle Mullins

March 9, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

Will County Judge Judge Derek Ewanic found County Board member Jacqueline Traynere guilty on two...

Gov. JB Pritzker arrives for his annual State of the State and budget address on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Gov. JB Pritzker gives shout out to plans for former Rich East campus
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By Jerry Shnay

March 9, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

Two-thirds of the way through his 2026 State of the State speech, Gov. JB Pritzker...

State Sen. Michael Hastings speaks Sept. 29, 2025 at the grand opening ceremony of the new temporary drivers services facility, 18230 Orland Parkway. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

South, southwest suburban legislators use campaign funds for legal fees

By Olivia Stevens

March 9, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

State Sen. Michael Hastings, Reps. Robert "Bob" Rita Rep. Thaddeus Jone cover attorney fees for...

Callahan Gilbert, 4, of Tinley Park, gets a good view of the Tinley Park parade courtesy of her father, Chris, on Sunday afternoon. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Tinley Irish Parade salutes veterans as nation’s 250th birthday approaches

By Jeff Vorva

March 8, 2026 at 8:03 p.m.

This year’s Tinley Park Irish Parade spotlighted the nation’s 250th birthday and veterans led the...

A map depicting the land Blue Island city officials have leased to OmniTRAX for truck transloading, secure truck and trailer storage and secure container storage. The property is located near 119th and Division streets. (City of Blue Island)

Blue Island expects revenue, jobs from OmniTRAX development agreement

By Addison Wright

March 8, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Blue Island's agreement with OmniTRAX, a private railroad transportation company, may create city revenue and...

Bagpipers add a bit of Scotland to the Fleadh Day mix during Saturday's parade in Oak Forest. (Jesse Wright/for the Daily Southtown)

Oak Forest’s Fleadh Day draws crowds, despite a little rain

By Jesse Wright

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March 7, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Irish celebration included a 5K, a parade and a family fun festival at the...

The custom 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum gifted to Pope Leo XIV by Ford CEO Jim Farley. (Ford Motor Co.)

Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant builds custom ‘popemobile’ Explorer SUV for Pope Leo XIV

By Robert Channick

March 6, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

The black hybrid, custom 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum was built at the Chicago Assembly Plant...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks during a news conference Jan. 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois attorney general sues Lockport McDonald’s owner for alleged child labor law violations

By Addison Wright

March 6, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

The Illinois attorney general is suing the owner of a Lockport McDonald’s, alleging 550 violations...

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

Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese detained on felony sexual abuse charges

By Olivia Stevens

March 6, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

Brett Smith, 43, fired as a substitute at Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park, is...