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Chuck Boskey of Alsip votes on election day at Hazelgreen Elementary School in Alsip, Nov. 3, 2026. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Extended term limits, tax increase questions find support in south and southwest suburbs

By Elena Tittel

November 3, 2026 at 10:38 p.m.

South and southwest suburban voters weigh in on tax increases, term limits and a host...

Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill speaks in Oak Lawn on June 27, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Democrats Elyse Hoffenberg, Kisha McCaskill lead in south suburban Cook County Board races

By Evy Lewis

November 3, 2026 at 9:34 p.m.

Democrat Elyse Hoffenberg appeared poised to flip the only Republican-held seat on the Cook County...

Gov. JB Pritzker greets supporters on election night Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Navy Pier in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Democrats leading in Will County countywide races

By Michelle Mullins

November 3, 2026 at 10:21 p.m.

With about 90% of precincts reporting, Democrats were leading in Will County countywide elections Tuesday...

Will County government offices in downtown Joliet. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County 2nd District race is a repeat of 2022 for New Lenox, Manhattan voters

By Michelle Mullins

October 8, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

In Will County’s District 2, incumbent Republicans Judy Ogalla and Frankie Pretzel are challenged by...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces her 2027 budget proposal during a board meeting on Oct. 8, 2026. Preckwinkle’s said her proposal would close a $550 million preliminary gap. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Preckwinkle proposes stopgap fixes, shrinking budget to address Cook County’s $550M shortfall

By A.D. Quig

October 8, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will propose “sweeping the cupboards bare” to close a...

Palos Heights Public Library Director Jesse Blazek, left, and Swallow Cliff Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Audra Gray, right, flank other community representatives during the dedication of a tree and bronze marker at the library. (Swallow Cliff Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution)

Around the Southland: Commemorative America250 tree planted in Palos Heights, and more

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By Melinda Moore

October 7, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Heights, Will County forest preserves, Orland...

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

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

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

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,...