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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

October 31, 2026 at 5:01 a.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...

Homer Glen Trustee Curt Mason, left, village attorney Mike Pasquinelli and Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike discuss village business Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Competing slates file for mayor, clerk and trustee in Homer Glen

By Michelle Mullins

October 30, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike has filed for reelection and will be challenged by Heidi...

Ellyn Caruso, author of Forkfuls of Flavor, stands in her kitchen in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Caruso said the book "is intended to help breast cancer survivors become thrivers through healthy eating and lifestyle choices.” (Forkfuls of Flavor)

From survivor to ‘thriver’: Beverly writer channels breast cancer diagnosis into recipes for health

By Susan DeGrane

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October 22, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

Beverly resident and breast cancer survivor Ellyn Caruso detailed her efforts to eat healthy into...

People leave Orland Square Mall after a shooting there Jan. 21, 2019. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

‘He shot my brother’: Witnesses testify in trial for Orland Square mall shooter

By Olivia Stevens

October 21, 2026 at 9:02 p.m.

Friends of Javon Britten, who was shot and killed at Orland Square in 2019, detailed...

The community, alums, parents, staff and students at Evergreen Park Community High School teamed up to lead a food drive for the Evergreen Park Food Pantry. Students Fivia Lukacs and Ryan Brennan hold some of the donations with Beth Novotney, center, director of the Office of Citizen Services for the Village of Evergreen Park. (Evergreen Park Community High School)

Around the Southland: Evergreen Park students donate food, blues in Burbank, more

By Melinda Moore

October 22, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Evergreen Park, Burbank, Lemont, Orland Park, Palos...

Trustee Kenneth Shaw defends the village's decision on healthcare at Tinley Park Village Hall, Oct. 20, 2026. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Tinley Park proceeds to remove library employees from village health insurance plan

By Evy Lewis

October 21, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

Tinley Park officials said library employees could remain on the village healthcare plan if the...

Julii Upwright beats a drum and yells in a megaphone Tuesday as he leads pickets in chants outside a District 130 board meeting in Crestwood. (John Smierciak/for the Daily Southtown)

Union, custodians protest layoffs at District 130 meeting; board declares one seat vacant

By Olivia Stevens

October 21, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Security prevented about 50 people from entering the District 130 board room, saying it was...

Central Middle School in Evergreen Park (Daily Southtown staff)

Evergreen District 124 voters face $68 million proposal for new middle school

By Elena Tittel

October 21, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

Voters in Evergreen Park Elementary District 124 are being asked to approve $68 million in...

Southland crime: Carjacking in Hickory Hills, slots burglary in Mokena, and more

By Dennis Sullivan

October 21, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

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

Pope Leo XIV, followed by surgeon Stefano Margaritora, leaves Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, after Tuesday’s surgery to remove a lung cancer. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Leo’s alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame

By Andrew Dampf

October 21, 2026 at 6:15 a.m.

The Villanova and Notre Dame men’s and women’s teams will meet in a doubleheader in...

Police at Orland Square mall Jan. 21, 2019, after a shooting left an 18-year-old high school senior dead. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Trial begins for Orland Square mall shooter claiming self-defense in 2019 case

By Olivia Stevens

October 20, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Testimony begins in trial of Jakharr Williams, charged with murder in 2019 shooting death of...

The music video for Sherrionn's August 2026 release "Slow" was filmed at car club gathering places on Chicago's South and West Sides. (Bella Baby Photography)

From the south suburbs to Lollapalooza: Soulful singer Sherrionn is on her way
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By Olivia Stevens

October 22, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

R&B artist and Crete-Monee High School graduate Sherrionn is ready for what’s next after her...