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Homewood's upgraded Metra Electric Line station at Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue opened to commuters Dec. 9, 2024. (Mike Nolan / Daily Southtown)

Officials mark completion of $21 million project to rebuild Homewood Metra station

December 14, 2024 at 7:28 a.m.

The revamped Homewood Metra station an ADA east headhouse with a ramp, a renovated platform, wind breaks, warming house and gatehouse.

Homewood's Independence Park is part of village-owned land that will be developed for a restaurant. (Mike Nolan / Daily Southtown)

Mexican restaurant Tequila Raizes planned for downtown Homewood, owner buys land from village for $1

December 13, 2024 at 12:47 p.m.

Joaquin Anguiano owns a restaurant on Chicago's Southwest Side and plans to invest $2.3 million in Tequila Raizes in Homewood.

Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard walks with members of the community as they return inside for a party Dec. 11, 2024, after lighting the Christmas tree outside of the Thornton Township Hall in South Holland. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Tiffany Henyard, once seen as a reformer, now at odds with both her boards. What happened?

December 15, 2024 at 7:42 a.m.

Instead of transparency and accountability, Tiffany Henyard "turned into a Frankenstein's monster," Dolton resident Dan Lee said.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, right, speaks with her lawyer, Angela Lockett, Dec. 2, 2024, during the Dolton Village Board meeting. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Daily Southtown)

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard sues trustees, says they’re conspiring to thwart her authority

December 12, 2024 at 6:58 p.m.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is accusing some trustees and the village administrator of taking part in a "civil conspiracy" meant to dilute her authority, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday...

The sign outside McNally's in October of 2003 announces the Irish pub on Western Avenue will reward patrons with a free beer for every Marlins home run. McNally's is a White Sox bar and the patrons and owners really dislike the Cubs, so they were supporting the Marlins. (Jim Rassol / Sun Sentinel)

Last call at McNally’s as popular Southwest Side Irish pub announces closing

December 12, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.

McNally's, a popular Irish tavern in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, announced Wednesday it will close after 35 years.

2 men shot to death in Matteson, police investigate possible link

December 9, 2024 at 5:41 p.m.

Antoine Brown, 20, of East Chicago, and Jaequan White, of Chicago, were pronounced dead Sunday after a shooting in Matteson.

Orland Park Electoral Board chair Laura Jacksack, center, and James Carroll, right, at a hearing Dec. 9, 2024. (Mike Nolan / Daily Southtown)

Jim Dodge to stay on ballot as challenger to Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau after objection pulled

December 9, 2024 at 1:53 p.m.

An objection to Jim Dodge's candidacy for Orland Park mayor against incumbent Keith Pekau was withdrawn Monday.

Orland Park Village Hall (Mike Nolan/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park approves slightly lower tax levy, though library levy higher

December 9, 2024 at 2:19 p.m.

Orland Park officials gave set a lower 2025 property tax levy, but after a new utility tax and increased sales tax.

19-year-old Richton Park man stabbed to death in Chicago Heights, shooting death in Calumet City

December 6, 2024 at 5:26 p.m.

Camari Branch, 19, of Richton Park was stabbed to death in Chicago Heights, and Aaron Hall of was shot to death in Calumet City.

State Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, speaks to people outside an Orland Township caucus Dec. 3, 2024, at Orland Chateau in Orland Park. (Mike Nolan / Daily Southtown)

Orland Park police called to disperse crowd at Orland Township political caucus

December 4, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

Police were called to disperse a crowd at an Orland Township Together political caucus, headed by township Supervisor Paul O'Grady.

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