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District 171 administration center (Sunnybrook District 171)

Sunnybrook District 171 touts library renovations but lacks certified librarian, advocates say

May 18, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

A school librarian association raised concern about the lack of librarians at renovated Nathan Hale Elementary School in Lansing.

Orland Park Heritage Sites Supervisor Libby Paulson says after renovating the inside of the Humphrey House, the village is preparing to make repairs to the home's exterior. (Village of Orland Park)

Orland Park’s John Humphrey House to reopen to visitors with two new rooms

May 15, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

The planned May 30 reopening of Orland Park's historic John Humphrey House will show off two new rooms along with accessibility, HVAC and electrical upgrades. The village closed the house...

The former Monee Village Board chambers, in the former Village Hall at 5130 West Court Street. The village moved to a new building in January. (Daily Southtown staff)

Former Monee clerk, husband plead guilty to loan fraud through COVID-19 relief program

May 14, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Former Monee Clerk Doneshia Codjoe was sentenced to four days in jail and two years probation after pleading guilty to loan fraud.

River Oaks Center mall in Calumet City May 1, 2026. (Daily Southtown staff)

Calumet City seeks state help for eminent domain of River Oaks mall after court delay

May 12, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Calumet City asks the Illinois General Assembly to approve its quick-take of River Oaks Center mall from Namdar Realty Group.

Second Story Foundation Director Jim O'Connor ties up horse Clooney Tuesday at his ranch in Crete. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Planned addiction recovery horse ranch in Crete offers short-term jobs for people leaving treatment

May 10, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

As Jim O'Connor continues his quest for funding to transform his Crete horse ranch and harness racing training facility into a live-in addiction recovery center, he's welcoming people from recovery...

Marisa Ashraf and Nadia Foushi sit by a piano near the Ozinga Chapel on May 7, 2026. Both students will transfer to Lewis University in Romeoville after Trinity closes. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

‘Resting the cover on the page’: Trinity Christian College community members share memories

May 8, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Alumni and current Trinity Christian College students joined in a legacy ceremony before the Palos Hill's school's final graduation.

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV was purchased by the village of Dolton. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Dolton shows off changes inside Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home 1 year after his election

May 8, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

The Dolton Historic Preservation Commission is adding elements to the the Prevost East 141st Place house that celebrate Pope Leo XIV.

The Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Oak Lawn, Orland Park sons ordered held on murder charges in deaths of their fathers

May 7, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

Sami Mdanat, 18, of Oak Lawn and Ibrahim Kassem, 46, of Orland Park are charged with murder in the deaths of their fathers.

Property that is part of the Orland Park downtown development in June 2025, looking east toward LaGrange Road in Orland Park in June 2025. (Mike Nolan/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park hires consultant to review expenses for downtown ‘triangle’ development

May 5, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

Orland Park voted will pay the Concord Group $41,500 for initial consulting on the downtown project at 143rd and LaGrange Road.

Customers at Avenue Flower Shop & Wine Bar play video slots and other games in 2019 at the Oak Lawn business. (Daily Southtown staff)

Video gaming terminal burglaries becoming huge cost to Oak Lawn and other suburbs, police say

May 4, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

Oak Lawn police Chief Daniel Vittorio and Chicago Ridge Chief Anthony Layman say burglaries of gaming terminals have become common.

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