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Column: Who cares that the Southland fared poorly in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of best high schools?

May 11, 2021 at 12:56 p.m.

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of public high schools across the state and nation, for those who care about such things. Some homeowners and taxpayers...

A wall separates Interstate 294 from the 3000 block of 145th Place in Posen as trees grow in a lot that at one time was occupied by a home owned by Kiecha Lacey, who sold the property to the Illinois Tollway for a widening project.

Column: The state took her home to widen a road. Now she faces eviction over unpaid back taxes.

May 7, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.

Kiecha Lacey has a warning for other property owners in danger of losing their homes for a new road, airport or other proposed public development that involves a government agency...

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger makes a statement in 2019 before the baiduhai editorial board.

Column: New mayors in Dolton, Robbins enlist Cook County political veterans Todd Stroger, Dorothy Brown

May 7, 2021 at 8:10 a.m.

A couple of newly elected south suburban mayors have tabbed well-known Cook County political operatives to help run their administrations. Robbins Mayor-elect Darren E. Bryant intends to hire former Cook...

Jennifer Coles, Markham's former city clerk who ran for mayor, holds a sign April 25 during a counter rally at City Hall encouraging Mayor Roger Agpawa to step down.

Column: Eligibility ruling begs question: Who is Markham’s mayor?

May 6, 2021 at 6:58 a.m.

Wednesday marked 13 days since an appellate court ruled that Roger Agpawa was ineligible to hold municipal office in Illinois because of a felony conviction. The ruling begs the question,...

The Freedom Center, the baiduhai's printing and distribution center.

Column: Journalists seek to save local news by finding new buyer for baiduhai

May 4, 2021 at 3:18 p.m.

Journalists who work for the Daily Southtown, the baiduhai and other newspapers are racing the clock, trying to save local news. They face a May 21 deadline to find...

The entrance sign at Bult Field near Monee. The state acquired the airstrip for $34 million in 2014, part of nearly $100 million spent since 2002 for the proposed South Suburban Airport.

Column: Amazon growth is driving demand for a third Chicago airport near Peotone, officials say

April 30, 2021 at 2:25 p.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been like a foot pressing down on a gas pedal, speeding up trends that are creating jobs and remaking the Southland economy, officials said Friday. E-commerce...

Calumet City Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush sits for an interview April 28, 2021, in her City Hall office. After serving the city for 44 years, the last 18 as mayor, she lost an election to state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, who will become the first Black mayor in the city's 128-year history.

Column: ‘Mayor Michelle’ leaving after 44 years serving Calumet City. ‘It’s been a long journey.’

April 29, 2021 at 2:25 p.m.

Friday is Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush's last full day as mayor of Calumet City, a community she has led for the past 18 years. She previously was city clerk for another...

A customer exits One Stop Food & Liquor, 168 E. 154th St., Harvey, Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Column: Smokers may resist effort to ban menthols. ‘It’s going to make a lot of people mad.’

April 28, 2021 at 4:12 p.m.

Customers buy a lot of Newport menthol cigarettes at One Stop Food & Liquor, 168 E. 154th St., Harvey. "That's my No. 1 bestseller," store clerk Steven English said. The...

Demonstrators hold signs Sunday, April 25, 2021, during a rally at Markham City Hall.

Column: Roger Agpawa should resign as Markham mayor, and his campaign should pay for misuse of public resources

April 27, 2021 at 3:42 p.m.

I think Roger Agpawa should resign as Markham mayor now that an appellate court has ruled he is ineligible to hold municipal office. Agpawa had no business running for mayor,...

Tom Tresser of No Games Chicago speaks at a community forum on the 2016 Olympics in Chicago July 28, 2009.

Column: What’s a TIF and where do your tax dollars go? This group wants to help people get answers.

April 23, 2021 at 2:04 p.m.

Some south suburban residents are fighting back against high property taxes, cushy breaks for developers and shady deals that allow public funds to benefit private interests. They want to help...

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