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Library director Kyle McCarrell looks through photos and other items Wednesday in the Jennie Huizenga Memorial Library at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Trinity Christian College to transfer majority of archives to Michigan university before spring closure

April 20, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

As Trinity Christian College prepares for its final commencement in less than a month, library director Kyle McCarrell is handling a more behind-the-scenes transition: organizing and packing up the documents...

Community High School District 218 board President Carol Kats speaks at the April 15 board meeting, where board members approved a resolution to support the extension of tax increment financing district in Palos Heights. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

High School District 218 votes to support Palos Heights’ 12-year TIF extension

April 19, 2026 at 6:05 a.m.

Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz said it is likely the village will close the TIF before the 12-year extension ends.

Rendering of supportive housing apartments under consideration by the village Planning and Zoning Committee on April 22 for 2147 S. Cicero Ave. in Alsip. (BEDS Plus)

BEDS Plus apartments for chronically homeless proposed in Alsip

April 17, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

The Alsip Planning and Zoning Commission may vote Wednesday on a BEDS Plus plan to construct 50 units for the chronically homeless.

Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Former T.F. South teacher and wrestling coach pleads guilty to sexual assault

April 16, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Aaron Richmond, a Thornton Fractional South High School teacher and wrestling coach, pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a student.

Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes listens to a presentation Feb. 17, 2026, during a Village Board meeting. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Cook County judge to consider sanctions against plaintiffs in sexual assault lawsuit involving Dolton, Thornton Township

April 16, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit naming Trustee Andrew Holmes failed to comply with court orders, Thornton Township attorneys contend.

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

Man charged with resisting arrest and battery of 2 Orland Park police officers not detained

April 14, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

Daniel Schmidt was charged after Orland Park officers were treated Sunday at Northwestern Palos Community Hospital and released.

Dolton firefighters picket ahead of a Village Board meeting on April 6, 2026. (Nick Desideri)

Dolton interim fire Chief Quentin ‘Q’ Curtis takes leave amid union concerns

April 9, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

Dolton firefighters asked that interim fire Chief Quentin "Q" Curtis be discharged, but Mayor Jason House said he agreed to a leave.

Thornton Township Trustee Chris Gonzalez talks to attendees of a Thornton Township meeting in October 2024. Thornton Township Supervisor Napoleon Harris announced on Wednesday that Gonzalez had died. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez, who raised concerns about former Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, dies

April 9, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

Chirtopher Gonzalez was first elected Thornton Township trustee in 2021, and served under Frank Zuccarelli and Tiffany Henyard.

Fire Lt. Adam Farej, who is president of the the Dolton Professional Firefighters Association, raises concerns about the interim fire chief's qualifications and damaged equipment during a picket of Village Hall on April 6, 2026. (Nick Desideri)

Dolton firefighters raise concerns about interim chief, broken equipment after picket of Village Hall

April 8, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

The Dolton firefighter's union raised concerns about leadership by Quention “Q” Curtis, appointed interim fire chief in September.

Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge, right, speaks after the Village Board approved the purchase of the former Riviera Country Club and a feasibility study for a TIF district for the southeast corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park considers TIF for southeast corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road; buys former Riviera Country Club

April 7, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

Orland Park said a developer needs incentives to build residential and commercial spaces behind the Pep Boys on LaGrange Road.

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