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A sign informs visitors Wednesday that the Calumet City Public Library at 660 S. Manistee Ave. is closed until further notice.

Column: Mayor’s motives questioned as patrons shut out of Calumet City Public Library

October 13, 2021 at 3:34 p.m.

Political bullying may be the reason Calumet City citizens and taxpayers have been denied access to their public library for nearly a week, and no one seems willing or able...

Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims speaks in support of Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa during a rally April 25, 2021.

Column: Hazel Crest Mayor Vernard Alsberry plans county board run, but retiring Deborah Sims throws shade at his candidacy

October 12, 2021 at 8:37 a.m.

When Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims announced last week she would not seek another term, she said her successor should be a Black woman and not hold any other elected...

Family members and supporters carry and banner and balloons as they march down Halsted Street toward 147th Street in Harvey Oct. 7, 2021.

Column: Family members, supporters seek justice for state police killing of Darren Green Jr.

October 8, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.

More than 50 relatives and supporters marched in the rain Thursday in Harvey to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Darren Green Jr., 30, who was shot and...

Suzet McKinney, director of life sciences for developer Sterling Bay, delivers an online keynote address Thursday during an inaugural State of the Region event hosted by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

Column: Regional planners talk health care, infrastructure spending. ‘Equity is critically important.’

October 7, 2021 at 2:44 p.m.

Health care is big business, hospitals are infrastructure and the Southland stands to gain from equity driven job growth and economic development investment in coming years. Those were a few...

Senior citizens in the Shalom Over 50 group gather to welcome a Southtown columnist Ted Slowik Tuesday at the Shir Tikvah synagogue in Homewood.

Column: Jewish seniors invited me to talk about current events. They disappointed me with their omission.

October 6, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.

I looked forward to speaking to a group of senior citizens this week at the Shir Tikvah synagogue in Homewood, but I was disappointed by the questions group members asked....

Sherrie Towery, president of the Rich Township High School Education Association union and a chemistry teacher, addresses the District 227 Board Sept. 28, 2021.

Column: As violence plagues some schools, is pandemic to blame or lack of student discipline?

October 5, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

Students who are fighting and disrespecting adults are threatening the safety of educators, a teachers' union president told the Rich Township High School District 227 Board last week during a...

Roger Agpawa, at podium, speaks during a rally April 25, at Markham City Hall.

Column: Misuse of public resources for political gain chips away at faith in democracy

October 1, 2021 at 7:22 p.m.

What does former President Donald Trump's first impeachment have to do with politics in Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Markham, Orland Park and other towns? Plenty, for those worried about the...

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough in 2017 in Chicago.

Column: Spiking property values create TIF windfalls for many Southland towns

September 30, 2021 at 3:15 p.m.

Property owners in several south and southwestern Cook County suburbs might want to ask their municipal officials how they intend to spend windfalls in tax increment financing district revenues this...

Column: Rich Township District 227 parents, teachers rail at officials over chaos in halls, threats to safety

September 29, 2021 at 4:09 p.m.

Tensions boiled over Tuesday night as dozens of Rich Township High School District 227 parents, teachers and taxpayers sought answers about fights in overcrowded schools, students unable to eat lunch...

Construction crews work Monday on a $47 million Carvana vehicle inspection and reconditioning center northeast of Cicero Avenue and Stuenkel Road in University Park.

Column: University Park mayor calls it a ‘political campaign hit job’ after protesters demand more transparency

September 28, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.

Some University Park citizens are criticizing Mayor Joseph E. Roudez III and the Village Board majority over citizen access to public records and other concerns just as major developments are...

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