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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.’
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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

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...

Angela Birts, center, mother of Davell Holden, listens to South Holland officials speak at a news conference after arrests were made in connection with her son's death. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Homicide rate dropped again in south and southwest suburbs, mirroring trends in Chicago and broader Cook County

By Evy Lewis

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

Dolton and Harvey tied for the most homicides with seven each, though the south suburbs...

The Chicago Heights water tower, taken in 2016. (Daily Southtown Staff)

Bill aimed at settling Ford Heights debt to Chicago Heights signed, though concerns remain

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By Olivia Stevens

January 8, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

State Reps. Thaddeus Jones and Anthony DeLuca revived bill aimed at Ford Heights owing Chicago...

Macros Estrada, who recently opened Valor Jiu-Jitsu in Orland Park with his friend Edgar Figueroa, said he hopes his training instills a sense of strength and character in both children and adults. (Janice Neumann/for the Daily Southtown)

Lemont man harnesses rough childhood, Marine training to teach ’empathy and kindness’ through martial arts

By Janice Neumann

January 8, 2026 at 9:01 a.m.

Marcos Estrada and friend Edgar Figueroa opened Valor Jiu-Jitsu in Orland Park in September.

Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto stands next to state Rep. Bob Rita and Blue Island Park Board President Ted Ruthenberg Oct. 2, 2025 at the opening of a new playground at Stan's Park in Blue Island. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Rep. Bob Rita to run unopposed in primary after opponents removed or withdraw

By Addison Wright

January 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Bob Rita, a Democrat who has represented the Blue Island area in the Illinois house,...

Pipefitters Local 597 apprentices made holidays brighter for students at Glenwood Academy, including buying gifts for them. (Glenwood Academy)

Around the Southland: Pipefitters bring holiday cheer for Glenwood students

By Melinda Moore

January 7, 2026 at 5:23 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Glenwood, Mokena, Oak Lawn, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Orland...

Cops: Man killed in Calumet Heights auto crash on South Side

By William Lee

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January 7, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

A 50-year-old motorist was killed Wednesday when the vehicle he was driving was fatally struck...

The Orland Park Plan Commission approved plans for a 229,000-square-foot Amazon retail development on Jan. 6, 2026. The proposal now awaits Village Board approval. (Amazon)

Orland Park Plan Commission endorses Amazon retail center, despite residents’ concerns

By Olivia Stevens

January 7, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The Orland Park Plan Commission faced residents' questions Tuesday about an Amazon retail store at...

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

Daughter of woman killed in New Year’s Eve Riverdale crash grateful for arrest, but says loss is still ‘too heavy’

By Evy Lewis

January 7, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

Consuela Vernor said she is glad a driver was arrested in the death of her...

Park Forest Police Department. (Mike Nolan/Daily Southtown)

Park Forest police announce first-degree murder charges in May 2025 death of Dolton man

By Evy Lewis

January 7, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

Camarion Reed-Bell, 21, of Chicago Heights, is charged with murder in the May 2025 death...

Oak Lawn Park District employees view the new ice rink set to open on Jan. 14. (Oak Lawn Park District)

Oak Lawn ice arena to reopen with new look on Jan. 14

By Olivia Stevens

January 7, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

Visitors to the Oak Lawn ice arena, including hockey teams and figure skaters, will notice...