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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...

A building at the Autumn Ridge Apartments in Park Forest June 23, 2025. (Daily Southtown staff)

Column: Owner of Park Forest’s Autumn Ridge apartments faces condemnation, deadline to sell

By Jerry Shnay

February 2, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

Park Forest officials imposed a Friday deadline to the Autumn Ridge Apartments management, calling for...

Flossmoor resident Tom Dobrez takes questions from the audience during a screening Jan. 17 of his documentary, "Flossmoor: A More Perfect Place," at the Homewood Science Center. (Jim Dudlicek/Daily Southtown)

Hometown author’s labor of love showcases community spirit of Flossmoor via book and film

By Jim Dudlicek

February 1, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

Tom Dobrez’s documentary film, “Flossmoor: A More Perfect Place” and accompanying book were met with...

A three-dimensional rendering showing the renovation plan for Midwest Furniture Liquidators store in Mokena. The company is seeking a financial incentive from the village to help fund the project. (Amjad Hamdan/Midwest Furniture Liquidators)

Mokena Village Board OKs financial incentive for Midwest Furniture Liquidators

By Addison Wright

January 31, 2026 at 5:28 a.m.

Mokena Village Board approved a financial incentive agreement with Midwest Furniture Liquidators, a business with...

People supporting an Arabic language curriculum in High School District 230 voice their support for the plan Thursday, Jan 29, 2026. No board member seconded a motion to consider the plan. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Orland District 230 board puts off vote on Arabic curriculum, discussions continue

By Addison Wright

March 31, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

The Orland High School District 230 board put off until at least February action on...

Oak Lawn police. (Daily Southtown staff)

Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 schools close after ‘swatting incident’

By Cam'ron Hardy

January 30, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Oak Lawn-Hometown Elementary District 123 say an unsubstantiated swatting incident was aimed at Kolmar Avenue...

An Illinois American Water tower near Bell Road and Martingale Lane in Homer Glen. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Homer Glen seeks $4 million in federal grants for sanitary sewer, water rate assistance

By Michelle Mullins

January 30, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

Homer Glen is seeking $3 million in federal grants toward a sanitary sewer line extension...

Harvey Mayor Christopher J. Clark leads a City Council meeting on May 12, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Officials remember Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark as a dedicated public servant

By Evy Lewis

January 30, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark, who was first elected as mayor of Harvey in 2019, and...

Orland Park police (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese charged in Orland Park, Evergreen Park

By Olivia Stevens

January 30, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

A Queen of Martyrs substitute teacher fired by the Chicago Archdiocese was charged in Orland...

A rendering depicts part of the Arya development proposed for 15.5 acres on 159th Street in Homer Glen. (Homer Glen Village Board)

Proposed Homer Glen development would add condos, duplexes, retail along 159th Street
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By Michelle Mullins

January 29, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

A potential mixed use development proposed for 159th Street in Homer Glen would include duplexes,...

Faith leaders gather in a church in Minnesota to prepare for participating in protest action on Jan. 22, 2026. (Julie Van Til)

Flossmoor pastor recounts ‘ground-level good’ in Minneapolis on interfaith protest mission

By Evy Lewis

January 29, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

The Rev. Julie Van Til joined more than 600 religious leaders who travelled to Minneapolis...