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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.

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

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...

Cy the coyote has been named as the new mascot of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. The costume is designed to accurately portray coyotes native to northern Illinois. (Moraine Valley Community College)

Around the Southland: New mascot at Moraine Valley Community College, and more

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By Melinda Moore

October 14, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Heights, Flossmoor, Orland Park, Oak Forest,...

Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer during a Village Board meeting April 28, 2026. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Home gun dealers allowed in Oak Lawn under new ordinance

By Olivia Stevens

October 15, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

The Oak Lawn Village Board voted Tuesday to update village gun regulations, opening the door...

What started as a controlled fire spread Tuesday at the Sauk Village Public Works Facility, 2836 Nichols Drive. (Sauk Village Fire Department)

Storm debris causes large fire in Sauk Village during controlled burn

By Elena Tittel

October 14, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

A controlled burn at the Sauk Village Public Works Facility accidentally ignited a large fire,...

Crete-Monee High School (Daily Southtown file photo)

Parents alarmed, student arrested after Crete-Monee High School shooting threat

By Evy Lewis

October 14, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

A Crete-Monee High School student was arrested and charged after an anonymous threat about "putting...

Calumet City Police Department. (Daily Southtown)

Chicago man, 27, fatally shot in Calumet City

By Evy Lewis

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October 14, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Treniel Davis, 27, of Chicago was fatally shot in Calumet City early Sunday morning.

Psychologist Jessica Loftus speaks during a forgiveness seminar last year at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. She’s hosting another seminar Oct. 27 at Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth. “Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice, persistence, patience, proper form and pro advice, just like the game of golf,” she said. (James Opon)

Seminar at Water’s Edge Golf Club touts health benefits of ‘letting go of toxic resentment’

By Melinda Moore

October 14, 2026 at 12:06 p.m.

To forgive is divine, or so the proverb goes, but it can also help prevent...

Oak Lawn police. (Daily Southtown staff)

Man charged with attempted murder for Oak Lawn stabbing detained

By Olivia Stevens

October 15, 2026 at 8:22 a.m.

Michael Duplessis Jr. of Chicago was ordered detained by a Cook County judge on attempted...

Southland crime: Armed robbery in Evergreen Park, aggravated fleeing in Orland Park, and more

By Dennis Sullivan

October 14, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.

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

People congregate outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

David Dewar vies for Democratic Rep. Mary Gill’s seat in 35th District

By Elena Tittel

October 14, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.

Republican David Dewar and incumbent Democrat Mary Gill face off for the 35th House District...

State Rep. Thaddeus Jones speaks in the House chamber May 27, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Calumet City alderman mounts write-in campaign for 29th District House seat

By Olivia Stevens

October 14, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson asks 29th District voters will write in her name as...