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A vendor offers ice cream during a heat wave June 29, 2026, along the lakefront near North Avenue. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

At least 14 people died in Cook County this summer from heat. Medical professionals say it’s not the whole picture.
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By Adriana Pérez

November 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Experts say heat deaths are 'almost certainly undercounted,' and more needs to be done to...

Katherine Brown, senior director of Impact and Innovation at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park, displays a tree decorated for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She said domestic violence "affects people across every language, religion. We try to take down those barriers." (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Crisis Center official reflects on expanding nature of domestic violence response

By Janice Neumann

November 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

"The elderly are a very vulnerable population," said Katherine Brown, a director at The Crisis...

The Harvey Park District (Daily Southtown file photo)

Appellate court sides with former Harvey Park Board member alleging illegal removal

By Evy Lewis

October 30, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

The appeals court sided with Waynemond Cotton, who claims that he was unfairly removed from...

Dana Lacoco, a former part-time Tinley Park Public Library employee, speaks during public comment at Tinley Park Village Hall, Oct. 6, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park will allow library workers to stay on village healthcare, but at sharply increased cost

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

Tinley Park Public Library employees may remain on the village's insurance plan, but only if...

Michael Gratzke, a civil engineer at Christopher B. Burke Engineering, shows one of the development plans for the Western Avenue Corridor during a meeting Oct. 6, 2026. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Blue Island considers $6.5 million Western Avenue plan to promote safety and accessibility

By Elena Tittel

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October 7, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

Blue Island is proposing $6.5 million in improvements to Western Avenue to increase accessibility, safety...

Abstracted nighttime view of police units responding to an emergency. Police lights at night
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Southland crime: Battery to police in New Lenox, Oak Lawn, and more

By Dennis Sullivan

October 7, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...

Orland Park Village Board member John Lawler discusses speed enforcement cameras Oct. 5, 2026. The board chose to hold off on approving their use, citing the need for more research. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park holds off on speed cameras, allows fines for parents after teen takeovers

By Olivia Stevens

October 7, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Orland Park Village Board holds off on plans to bring speed cameras but will crack...

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld speaks Tuesday with county and elected officials at the former Oak Forest Hospital grounds. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort

By Elena Tittel

October 9, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug....

Vendors Tina Carso and Candy Fitzgibbon at Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island Oct. 2, 2026. Three Sisters has more than 90 vendors. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Three Sisters Antique Mall celebrates 30 years in Blue Island

By Elena Tittel

October 6, 2026 at 5:12 a.m.

Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island celebrated 30 years as a space for antique...

Officers detain a pro-Palestinian supporter as far-right activist Jake Lang holds a protest outside the annual Palestine Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Oct. 4, 2026 in Bridgeview. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Minor injuries reported after protesters clash at Palestine Fest in Bridgeview

By Olivia Stevens

October 5, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Conservative influencer Jake Lang led a group of about 20 far-right protesters of the Palestinian...

The sign for Walt's Food Center stands over the mostly demolished lot at 16145 State St., South Holland, Oct. 2, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Former Walt’s in South Holland demolished to make way for QuikTrip gas station and convenience store

By Evy Lewis

October 5, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

A QuikTrip with a convenience store will replace the Walt's Food Center in South Holland,...

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods offers a piece of cake at the village's 75th anniversary kickoff in 2024. (Penny Shnay/Daily Southtown)

Column: Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods claims misrepresentation of lawsuit’s aims

By Jerry Shnay

October 5, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods insists the only reason he is taking the village to...

The Oak Lawn Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant, which was the scene of numerous arrests and violent incidents, closed in 2017 as part of an agreement between the company and village officials. (Daily Southtown staff)

Crestwood among planned locations for updated version of Chuck E. Cheese

By Olivia Stevens

October 5, 2026 at 5:07 a.m.

A new Chuck E. Cheese concept swapping arcade games for indoor playground equipment will open...