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People congregate outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

David Dewar vies for Democratic Rep. Mary Gill’s seat in 35th District

October 14, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.

Republican David Dewar and incumbent Democrat Mary Gill face off for the 35th House District Seat.

The New Lenox police station. (Daily Southtown staff)

Five arrests made in connection with New Lenox Verizon store robbery; 74 phones recovered

October 13, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Five men were arrested and one charged with armed robbery in connection with a weekend robbery at a New Lenox Verizon store.

Frank Roberts and Debora Lester, longtime White Sox fans, watch the last inning of Wednesday's game at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

White Sox fans at Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park on season ‘no one could have predicted’

October 8, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

vWhite Sox fans at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park remain hopeful despite Wednesday's loss to Cleveland.

Michael Gratzke, a civil engineer at Christopher B. Burke Engineering, shows one of the development plans for the Western Avenue Corridor during a meeting Oct. 6, 2026. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Blue Island considers $6.5 million Western Avenue plan to promote safety and accessibility

October 7, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

Blue Island is proposing $6.5 million in improvements to Western Avenue to increase accessibility, safety and attractiveness.

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld speaks Tuesday with county and elected officials at the former Oak Forest Hospital grounds. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort

October 9, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug. 11 severe storms and tornadoes.

Vendors Tina Carso and Candy Fitzgibbon at Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island Oct. 2, 2026. Three Sisters has more than 90 vendors. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Three Sisters Antique Mall celebrates 30 years in Blue Island

October 6, 2026 at 5:12 a.m.

Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island celebrated 30 years as a space for antique and vintage lovers in former Woolworth.

Dixmoor's water infrastructure is over 100-years-old, which has caused many issues over the years. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Dixmoor hopes meter replacement effort will help solve village’s water woes

October 4, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

The village of Dixmoor’s approximately 100-year-old water infrastructure might finally getting a major overhaul through a village-wide water meter replacement program.

Bobcats have been spotted this year on trial cameras set up by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. (Forest Preserve District of Will County)

Trail camera sighting highlights bobcats’ stealthy presence in Will County

October 1, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

After being declared a threatened species in Illinois in the 1990s, bobcats have rebounded and have been steadily migrating north.

Geno McKenna, director of the indoor garden at The Hope Center in Blue Island, speaks about hydroponic growing systems on Sept. 29, 2026. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Blue Island group harvests hope year-round for those facing food insecurity

September 30, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

Blue Island's Hope Center is closing in on its goal of donating 2,000 pounds of food it raises year-round for the community.

New Lenox community development director Robin Ellis discusses a housing development planned for land south of Silver Cross Hospital during a Sept. 28 Village Board meeting. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

New Lenox officials consider new development near Silver Cross Hospital

September 30, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

A development proposal would bring 180 housing units in 42 buildings to land south of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

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