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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
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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...

Superintendent Scott Tingley, center right, attends a Lincoln-Way High School District 210 board meeting Sept. 17, 2026. Board members voted unanimously to allow six students who engaged in racist taunting at a Homewood-Flossmoor High School football game Sept. 4 to voluntarily withdraw from the district. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Lincoln-Way East on probation with Illinois High School Association after alleged racist taunting

By Olivia Stevens

October 19, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East High School will be on probation with the Illinois High School Association for...

David Iwaszko, of Lansing, participates in his first Chicago Marathon Oct. 11, 2026, along the Lake Michigan lakefront. (David Iwaszko)

Former Calumet City police officer surprised by grandsons after completing his first Chicago Marathon

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By Jeff Vorva

October 19, 2026 at 12:25 p.m.

Bank of America vice president and former Calumet City police officer David Iwaszko finished his...

The New Lenox police station. (Daily Southtown staff)

Homer Glen woman, 21, killed in fatal New Lenox crash

By Evy Lewis

October 19, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.

Madison Keasling, 21, of Homer Glen, died Wednesday as the result of a car crash...

Park Forest’s Paulette Stark, left, and Frankfort’s Sheila Moaton prepare Tuesday to walk from Frankfort to Matteson during the Discovery Trail Relay 250. Oct. 13, 2026. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Column: American Discovery Tour brings memories of post World War II Freedom Train

By Jerry Shnay

October 19, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

The Freedom Train took a two-year, 37,000-mile journey showcasing the Declaration of Independence and the...

Legislators, visitors and others stand outside the House and Senate chambers during the spring legislative session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

After deferred prosecution agreement and contested primary, Sen. Emil Jones III faces Republican challenger

By Evy Lewis

October 19, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

Sen. Emil Jones III will face Republican Brian Skala in his first contested general election...

Mother and daughter Becky and Samantha Frontera work on a bead craft in their store, Holly House Shop, which recently expanded to a new location in Orland Park. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park’s Holly House expands mother and daughter’s cozy vision

By Janice Neumann

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October 19, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

The Holly House Shop in Orland Park celebrated the grand opening of its new store...

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Republican Frederick Walls challenges incumbent Elgie R. Sims Jr. for 17th District Senate seat

By Olivia Stevens

October 18, 2026 at 5:23 a.m.

Republican Frederick Walls is challenging state Sen. Elgie Sims, a Democrat from Chicago, for the...

Rabies is transmitted through bites and scratches from infected animals, including bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks. (William Wise/Dreamstime/TNS)

Three rabid bats found in Oak Forest in two months

By Evy Lewis

October 16, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

Three rabid bats have been found in Oak Forest in two months, which local animal...

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Former Rep. Frances Hurley faces Republican Christine McGovern for 18th Senate

By Elena Tittel

October 16, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Republican Christine McGovern and former 35th District Rep. Frances Hurley face each other in a...

Students at Morgan Park Academy in a science class. (Morgan Park Academy)

Morgan Park Academy reduces tuition, celebrates ranking as top private school

By Elena Tittel

October 16, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Morgan Park Academy staff said they will reduce baseline tuition costs signifcantly for the next...