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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at a Village Board meeting. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

3 former employees sue Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, alleging retaliation for not following orders

March 16, 2024 at 8:11 p.m.

Two former Dolton employees and one former Thornton Township employee filed three separate lawsuits Wednesday against Dolton Mayor and Thornton Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, alleging they were terminated out of retaliation...

Early voting machines crowd the Oak Lawn Village Board chamber during a meeting March 12, 2024. (Hank Sanders/Daily Southtown)

Oak Lawn trustees increase smoking age, adjust firework fines

March 15, 2024 at 2:37 p.m.

Officials said the ordinance change will allow police to increase the fine from $50 to $100 for those who shoot off fireworks. The mayor said this will prevent officers from...

Oak Lawn Village Hall (Daily Southtown staff)

Oak Lawn sergeant has God and Kevlar to thank for surviving shootout, police say

March 13, 2024 at 3:38 p.m.

The off-duty Oak Lawn police sergeant who was shot multiple times at an Oak Lawn business midday Monday has God and his Kevlar vest to thank for surviving the incident,...

Marshawn Mitchell on May 25, 2023 the day he graduated from eighth grade. (Amanda Lenoir)

FBI creates online tip line to investigate September homicide outside Hillcrest High School

March 12, 2024 at 4:18 p.m.

The FBI announced Tuesday the creation of a digital media tip line where individuals can upload files and information. The tip line requires submitters to attach an online file such...

Jerel Jones, right, then Macomb police chief, shakes hands Oct. 14, 2022 with Illinois Justice Project Director Garien Gatewood following a discussion of the SAFE-T Act at the Chicago Club. (Michael Blackshire/baiduhai)

Former Flossmoor police Chief Jerel Jones alleges racial discrimination in firing

March 12, 2024 at 4:02 p.m.

Fired Flossmoor police Chief Jerel Jones alleges in a federal lawsuit his recent dismissal was caused by “race-based discriminatory conduct” against him, the “first Black police chief” in village history.

The Chicago Ridge Mall is now under new ownership following a sale to Boca Raton real estate investment firm Second Horizon that closed Feb. 29. (Hank Sanders/Daily Southtown)

Chicago Ridge Mall sold to firm pledging ‘substantial’ cosmetic, staff investment

March 11, 2024 at 10:21 p.m.

Officials with Second Horizon Group said their investment plan for Chicago Ridge Mall will be significant and will focus on cosmetic upgrades, increases to onsite staff and investment in management...

Glenwood Village Hall. (Daily Southtown staff)

Glenwood firefighter charged with unauthorized video recording, fired

March 8, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

Glenwood firefighter Phillip Werner arrested in January and charged with a misdemeanor of unauthorized video recording has been fired.

Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson cites ‘performance concerns’ in firing police Chief Jerel Jones

March 8, 2024 at 6:36 p.m.

Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson declined to specifics about police Chief Jurel Jones’ performance, but wrote “it has become clear that it is best for the Village if all parties part...

Mohammed Abdallah, who alleges his development plans were stymied for discriminatory reasons, in his office March 7, 2024. (Hank Sanders/Daily Southtown)

Business owner sues Calumet City for reversal of gas station approval, alleges racism

March 10, 2024 at 12:29 p.m.

Abdallah, who immigrated to the U.S. from Pakistan, said he believes the change in heart from the aldermen was partially done out of racism.

Richton Park Village Hall (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Richton Park voters debate development and taxes with home rule on ballot

March 7, 2024 at 5:24 a.m.

Home rule is on the ballot in Richton Park, triggering a battle between Realtor groups that say this will be used to increase taxes while village officials promise more development.

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