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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

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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...

Orland Park police vehicle on Oct. 20, 2025. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

20-year-old shot in Orland Park charged with attemped armed robbery

By Olivia Stevens

September 17, 2026 at 11:04 a.m.

Christopher Brown, 20, was charged after police say he attempted an armed holdup at an...

Newly appointed Joliet Bishop Brendan J. Cahill speaks at a news conference on Sept. 17, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop as new bishop of Joliet

By Evy Lewis

September 18, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, the current bishop of Victoria, Texas, as...

Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike speaks during the public forum hosted by the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding Illinois American Water’s proposed water rate increase on,Sept. 16, 2026, in Bolingbrook. (James C. Svehla/for Daily Southtown)

‘My pockets are empty’: Homer Glen, Bolingbrook residents speak out against Illinois American Water rate hike

By Michelle Mullins

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September 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Residents told the Illinois Commerce Commission they have to choose between paying water bills and...

Rescue cats and kittens explore the new sprinkling system installed at PAWS in Tinley Park. (Diane M. Smutny)

Around the Southland: PAWS gets donated sprinkler system; bonfire season events, more

By Melinda Moore

September 17, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homewood, Cook County...

Brittany Morrison, Bremen District 228's director of finance, presents the fiscal year 2027 budget at the district's board meeting Sept. 15, 2026. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Bremen High School District 228 approves $143 million budget for fiscal year 2027

By Elena Tittel

September 16, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Bremen High School District 228 reviewed and approved the district's $143 million budget for fiscal...

Sherri Roozee Sera, a Cook County District 130 physical education teacher and president of the Blue Island Educational Association, addresses worsening school conditions during a Sept. 15 District 130 School Board meeting after the board laid off more than 30 custodians last month. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Teachers, Blue Island community members show support for laid off custodians as District 130 school conditions worsen

By Olivia Stevens

September 16, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

Blue Island District 130 teachers and students say conditions have worsened since 31 custodians were...

Southland crime: Reckless driving in Bridgeview, DUI crash in Orland Park, and more

By Dennis Sullivan

September 16, 2026 at 9:58 a.m.

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

The first crew of volunteers work on a project May 11, 2024, at the Lansing Municipal Airport. (Jeff Vorva/for Daily Southtown)

Lansing launches fundraiser, hosts free aviation event this weekend to renovate Ford Hangar

By Olivia Stevens

September 16, 2026 at 5:12 a.m.

Lansing will host a 100th Anniversary free expo and aviation showcase at the municipal airport's...

Jeffery Regnier, the owner of Kee Firearms and Training in New Lenox, and Greta Keranen, with Kee Construction, at the Will County Courthouse Nov. 17, 2025. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Kee forfeiture damages moved to federal court as Secret Service seeks dismissal

By Evy Lewis

September 15, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

The U.S. Secret Service wants removal from Kee Firearm and Kee Construction case seeking damages...

Lillian Gardner, of Cedar Lake, practices Saturday for this weekend’s World Cup in Lynwood. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

International figure skaters to gather in Lynwood for world cup event

By Jeff Vorva

September 15, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Skaters from the Lynwood Skate Club will represent Team USA at the World Skate’s Artistic...