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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

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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

By Olivia Stevens

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

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

First Ward Ald. Shirley Drewenski speaks at a committee meeting Monday ahead of the Harvey City Council meeting. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark absent from first meeting in two months; City Council approves budget, tax levy

By Evy Lewis

January 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The Harvey City Council met Monday for the second time since the city declared a...

Orland Park police (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Woman critically injured after struck by car on 159th Street in Orland Park

By Olivia Stevens

January 12, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

A 49-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing...

People enter the Cook County treasurer’s office in downtown Chicago on Nov. 20, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Late tax bills have cost Cook County schools nearly $122 million, district leaders say

By A.D. Quig

January 12, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

The interest and issuance cost of borrowing and lost investments totaled $59.5 million for suburban...

A closed sign hangs on the door of Beyond Borders Cafe following a car crash into the building's front, Flossmoor Jan. 12, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Beyond Borders Cafe in Flossmoor closed indefinitely following crash that left driver critically injured

By Evy Lewis

January 12, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Beyond Borners Cafe in Flossmoor posted on social media it would be closed until further...

Kevin Koukol, former candidate for Homer Glen Village Board in April 2025. (Candidate photo)

Will County judge keeps Homer Glen candidate off county board ballot

By Michelle Mullins

January 12, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

Kevin Koukol was running in the Democratic primary for County Board District 4, which covers...

Members of the congregation applaud for Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks during a farewell Mass at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet on Jan. 11, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Faithful gather to bid farewell to Bishop Ronald Hicks in Joliet, as he heads to New York

By Jeff Vorva

January 12, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

About 1,000 people applauded Bishop Ronald Hicks and gave him a standing ovation as he...

Keith Nowakowski indicates oak trees marked for removal on Will County Forest Preserve land between Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Plum Valley Preserve, Crete. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Neighbor opposes removing old oak trees to connect Crete forest preserve trails

By Evy Lewis

January 11, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Keith Nowakowski says the trail to connect Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Plum Valley Preserve...

Riverdale welcome sign on 142nd Street. (Brett Johnson/Daily Southtown)

Driver charged in New Year’s Eve Riverdale car accident that killed 72-year-old woman
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By Evy Lewis

January 9, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

Barry Lewis, 62, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing the death...

A rendering depicts the northwest view of the planned Tinley Park sports dome and the 18,000 square foot support facility. (Village of Tinley Park)

Sports dome west of Brookside Marketplace moves forward; one of three planned in Tinley Park

By Addison Wright

January 9, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

The Tinley Park Village Board approved a development agreement for a large inflatable sports dome...

The Tinley Park police station. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Frankfort man charged with sexual assault after five-month Tinley Park investigation

By Addison Wright

January 9, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Frankfort man was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault from July at Credit One Amphitheater...