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Calumet City Police Department. (Daily Southtown)

Chicago man, 27, fatally shot in Calumet City

By Evy Lewis

October 14, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Treniel Davis, 27, of Chicago was fatally shot in Calumet City early Sunday morning.

Psychologist Jessica Loftus speaks during a forgiveness seminar last year at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. She’s hosting another seminar Oct. 27 at Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth. “Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice, persistence, patience, proper form and pro advice, just like the game of golf,” she said. (James Opon)

Seminar at Water’s Edge Golf Club touts health benefits of ‘letting go of toxic resentment’

By Melinda Moore

October 14, 2026 at 12:06 p.m.

To forgive is divine, or so the proverb goes, but it can also help prevent...

Oak Lawn police. (Daily Southtown staff)

Man charged with attempted murder for Oak Lawn stabbing detained

By Olivia Stevens

October 14, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

Michael Duplessis Jr. of Chicago was ordered detained by a Cook County judge on attempted...

Orland Fire Protection District board President Beth Damas Kasper, middle, speaks during a meeting on Feb. 24, 2026. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland fire Chief Kevin Doyle resigns after 4 months, fire board confirms

By Olivia Stevens

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February 25, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Kevin Doyle started as fire chief/administrator for the Orland Fire Protection District in October and...

The Will County Office Building in Joliet. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown)

Property taxes, solar panels among top issues for Will County District 2 candidates

By Michelle Mullins

February 25, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

Will County District 2 incumbents Judy Ogalla, of Monee, and Frankie Pretzel, of New Lenox...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas speaks during the Cook County Democratic Party primary slating at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hall on July 17, 2025, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Cook County tech company says it will not talk to Treasurer Maria Pappas due to ‘abuse’

By A.D. Quig

February 25, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

The decree comes as Tyler Technologies and the treasurer’s office attempt to work through the...

Danica Jackson, right, introduces Dawn Colquitt Anderson as the keynote speak for the Saturday's celebration at the William Leonard Library in Robbins. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown)

Robbins Historical Society dedicates day and exhibit to late founder, Tyrone Haymore

By Addison Wright

February 27, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

More than 60 people shared testimonies of Black history and memories of Tyrone Haymore at...

Will County government offices in downtown Joliet. (Daily Southtown file photo)

CPA and assessor seek Republican nod for Will County treasurer

By Michelle Mullins

February 24, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Raj “Pi” Pillai and Carmen Maurella III seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Tim...

Shirley Drewenski answers questions after being elected acting mayor of Harvey during Monday's meeting at Thornton Township High School. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Harvey City Council elects Ald. Shirley Drewenski as acting mayor

By Evy Lewis

February 24, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

The Harvey City Council voted to elect Ald. Shirley Drewenski as acting mayor following the...

Dolton man, 19, charged with first-degree murder in January death of Oak Forest man, 68

By Evy Lewis

February 23, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Steven J. Knox, 19, was indicted on eight counts of first-degree murder in relation to...

One dead, another critical after gunfire exchange outside Bridgeview billiards hall

By Evy Lewis

February 23, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Juan Rendon, 31, of Oak Lawn was killed, and another man was critically injured outside...

A Chicago Ridge fire fighter responds to a train derailment near the 1000 block of Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge Feb. 11, 2026. (Troy Stolt for Daily Southtown)

Damage to streets remains after freight train derailment in Dixmoor, investigation continues in Chicago Ridge

By Olivia Stevens

February 23, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts said access to 145th Street near Spaulding Avenue was closed after...

Julius Mercer, a Rich East High School alumnus who battled drugs and served three prison terms, writes a second book about his battles and overcoming adversity. (Penny Shnay/for the Daily Southtown)

Column: Rich East alumnus Julius Mercer authors second book on overcoming challenges
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By Jerry Shnay

February 23, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Rich East grad Julius Mercer, who has survived drugs, divorce, a suicide attempt and three...