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The Rev. Robert Coleman, a Roman Catholic priest, demonstrates to show opposition to abortion Thursday at the southwest corner of La Grange Road and 159th Street in Orland Park.

Column: Abortion demonstrators are anxious about the Supreme Court ruling. ‘I don’t think we’re prepared for the backlash.’

June 16, 2022 at 3:40 p.m.

Demonstrators who publicly display graphic pictures at busy intersections to show their opposition to abortion made their annual visit to the south and southwest suburbs this week. This year's Pro-Life...

The South Suburban Airport is proposed for the site of Bult Field near Monee.

Column: State picks firm to design roads to serve proposed airport near Peotone

June 15, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has selected a firm to design an Interstate 57 interchange and other improvements near Peotone, a sign of renewed commitment to build the long proposed...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, left, and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard appear together Monday at a town hall.

Column: Preckwinkle mum on township supervisor salary, Dolton mayoral recall vote

June 14, 2022 at 1:14 p.m.

If actions speak louder than words then Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's visit to Thornton Township Monday spoke volumes about her position on Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Dolton voters...

U.S. Capitol police Officer Caroline Edwards testifies Thursday as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its first public hearing to reveal the findings of a year-long investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Column: Officer’s Jan. 6 testimony shows you can support Trump or police, but not both

June 10, 2022 at 3:52 p.m.

Republican voters in Orland Park, Tinley Park, Palos Heights, Homer Glen, Lemont and other communities faced a choice when they awoke Friday morning. After Thursday night's opening hearing by the...

Republican candidates for Illinois governor Richard Irvin and Darren Bailey debate before the baiduhai editorial board, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Column: Sick of political attack ads on TV? Make the mute button your new best friend

June 9, 2022 at 3:29 p.m.

Many years ago my big brother, Tom, taught me a trick I use every time I see a TV commercial about candidates in the race for Illinois governor. We were...

Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep in Richton Park, discusses her long career in education during an interview Wednesday at the school.

Column: Southland educator Blondean Davis reflects on 44-year career overcoming hurdles

June 9, 2022 at 9:29 a.m.

Nationally recognized educator Blondean Davis has a way of making you feel like there is no problem too great to be solved. Even when solutions to specific problems have yet...

A resident asks Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle a question Thursday during a town hall at Chicago Heights Middle School.

Column: Preckwinkle touts Southland growth initiatives during Bloom Township town hall

June 3, 2022 at 2:04 p.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle discussed how county investment in infrastructure, economic development, mental health and other initiatives have sought to address high taxes, inequality and other south suburban...

Homewood Acres Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bryan Rouson surveys a damaged toilet Wednesday after four juveniles destroyed the fire station living quarters at 3860 183rd St. in unincorporated Bremen Township.

Column: Volunteers pick up pieces after juvenile vandals destroy Homewood Acres fire station

June 2, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.

Four young boys broke into the Homewood Acres Volunteer Fire Department headquarters and destroyed the facility's interior, authorities said. The vandals used hammers to smash porcelain toilets and punch holes...

University Park Mayor Joesph Roudez III, from left, Governors State University President Cheryl Green, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and state Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, listen to remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Column: Want to strengthen America? Invest in family-wage manufacturing jobs, CEO says

June 1, 2022 at 3:36 p.m.

Ryerson CEO Eddie Lehner wants to create more family-wage jobs in America. "I am going to say it three times for good luck," Lehner told a crowd Wednesday at a...

The empty chair where late Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli presided is draped in ceremonial black and purple bunting during a township board meeting Jan. 25, 2022, in South Holland.

Column: 5 hopefuls crowd wide open race to fill Zuccarelli seat as Democratic Party committeeman

May 31, 2022 at 1:17 p.m.

Thornton Township voters June 28 will decide a five-way race for Thornton Township Democratic Party committeeman, the shiniest jewel of the late Frank Zuccarelli's triple crown of public offices. Zuccarelli,...

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