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People make the sign of the cross at the start of noon Mass, which included special prayers for Pope Leo XIV, at Holy Name Cathedral on Oct. 14, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago prays for native son Pope Leo XIV as he battles lung cancer. ‘His heart is still connected to this city.’

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

October 14, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Local Catholic faithful pray for the healing of Pope Leo after physicians diagnosed him with...

Cy the coyote has been named as the new mascot of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. The costume is designed to accurately portray coyotes native to northern Illinois. (Moraine Valley Community College)

Around the Southland: New mascot at Moraine Valley Community College, and more

By Melinda Moore

October 14, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Heights, Flossmoor, Orland Park, Oak Forest,...

Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer during a Village Board meeting April 28, 2026. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Home gun dealers allowed in Oak Lawn under new ordinance

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October 14, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

The Oak Lawn Village Board voted Tuesday to update village gun regulations, opening the door...

Driver ejected, killed in motor vehicle accident near I-57 and 147th Street in Harvey

By Addison Wright

February 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Illinois State Police said a driver on the Interstate 57 northbound ramp to 147th Street...

The Harvey City Council's members put their hands together, like a team before a game, at the urging of 4th Ward Ald. Tracy Key, second from left, at Harvey City Hall on Feb. 9, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Harvey still lacks acting mayor; aldermen approve road improvements, FOIA settlement

By Evy Lewis

February 10, 2026 at 2:17 p.m.

The Harvey City Council approved settling an FOIA lawsuit with Ryan Sinwelski and to accept...

Lincoln-Way East cheerleaders greet their fans Sunday at a celebration, a day after winning the IHSA Class 3A state championship. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Lincoln-Way East celebrates competitive cheer state championship

By Jeff Vorva

February 9, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East topped Lockport’s 97.00 to win the Class 3A title. Lincoln-Way Central finished fifth...

Midlothian Village President Gary L' Heureux (Village of Midlothian)

Despite efforts to correct, Midlothian Mayor Village President Gary L’ Heureux received tax exemption on 2 houses in 2024

By Olivia Stevens

February 9, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

Midlothian Village President Gary L’ Heureux hasreceived homeowner exemptions on two properties for three years,...

Park Forest resident Leanna Tomlin, the 10th of 12 children, was born Feb. 8, 1926 in Sunflower County, Mississippi. She celebrated her 100th birthday last week in Flossmoor. (Penny Shnay/for the Daily Southtown)

Column: Park Forest resident Leanna Tomlin celebrates 100th birthday

By Jerry Shnay

February 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Leanna Tomlin, the 10th of 12 children, was born in 1926 in Sunflower County, Mississippi,...

The Illinois State Capitol oThe Illinois State Capitol on Oct. 15, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai) n Oct. 15, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Two challengers attempt to unseat Sen. Emil Jones III in Democratic primary for 14th Senate District

By Evy Lewis

February 9, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Ahmed Karrar and Kenny Williams are both challenging the incumbent Sen. Emil Jones III in...

Charlize Hernandez, from left, Evalize Hernandez and Daniel and Luis Sanchez play with magnets at the youth space at Hillside Public Library in Hillside on Feb. 6, 2026. While most other taxing districts had received about 87% of their due taxes near the end of last month, Hillside had gotten just 10%. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Late Cook County property tax distributions spell trouble for libraries

By A.D. Quig

February 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Public library directors report they have had to go into “financial triage” because property tax...

The work of Erik La Gattuta, an art professor for 27 years at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, is featured in the exhibit “Zack Hates Robots: A Story by Erik La Gattuta,” through March 1 in the college’s Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery. (Moraine Valley Community College)

Moraine Valley art professor’s exhibit explores role of AI in society

By Melinda Moore

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

Moraine Valley Community College professor Erik La Gattuta is displaying the first chapter of his...

State Rep. Bob Rita departs after testifying in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to House Speaker Michael Madigan, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Rep. Bob Rita testifies in trial over alleged obscene text messages, harassment by Tinley Park political operative
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By Olivia Stevens

February 6, 2026 at 10:50 p.m.

Timothy Pawula is charged with transmitting obscene messages about Rep. Bob Rita and Ahleah Salefski,...

Hazel Crest Police Department (Daily Southtown file photo)

Homicide of 43-year-old man reported in Hazel Crest

By Evy Lewis

February 6, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Stephon L. Smith, 43, was killed by multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday in Hazel Crest.