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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

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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...

A group from Frankfort gets ready Tuesday morning to head to Matteson in the Discovery Trail Relay 250. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Frankfort kicks off Southland leg of America 250 relay

By Jeff Vorva

October 13, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Breidert Green in Frankfort was the starting point for the Southland portion of the Discovery...

Wolfe Wildlife Park in Oak Lawn (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown).

Oak Lawn Park District to upgrade trails at Wolfe Wildlife Park with $2 million state grant

By Evy Lewis

October 13, 2026 at 1:24 p.m.

Oak Lawn Park District plans to use a $2 million state grant to replace the...

The New Lenox police station. (Daily Southtown staff)

Five arrests made in connection with New Lenox Verizon store robbery; 74 phones recovered

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October 13, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Five men were arrested and one charged with armed robbery in connection with a weekend...

The seal of Will County outside the Will County clerk’s office. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County clerk, treasurer and regional superintendent face election challenges

By Michelle Mullins

October 13, 2026 at 5:37 a.m.

Republican Annette Parker and Democrat Michelle Stiff run for clerk and Democrat Tim Brophy and...

An eastern bluebird perches on a sign at an area forest preserve in 2003. A new program offered by the Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to help open up birding as a hobby for people who are visually impaired. (Jim Robinson/baiduhai)

Birding by ear: Will County program opens up hobby for people who are visually impaired

By Jim Dudlicek

October 12, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to make birding accessible to those for...

State representatives work in the House chamber May 27, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Republican Adam Beaty challenges Rep. Anthony DeLuca for 80th state House

By Evy Lewis

October 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Police Sgt. Adam Beaty, Rep. Anthony DeLuca talk property taxes, data centers and solar farms...

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

Will County District 5 candidates talk solar farms, Des Plaines River bridge

By Michelle Mullins

October 12, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Democrats Sherry Williams and Karen Johnson face Republicans Dave Oxley and James “JJ” Balonek in...

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

Attorney and former Robbins police chief compete to represent 36th District in Illinois House

By Olivia Stevens

October 12, 2026 at 5:14 a.m.

Republican state Rep. Rick Ryan faces challenge from Democrat David Sheppard, a former Robbins police...

Democrats challenge two Republican leaders in Will County District 4 race

By Michelle Mullins

October 11, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Incumbent Republicans Jim Richmond and Steve Balich face Democrats Sheri Boniecki-Cooling and William Pratt in...

Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy attends the Visit Chicago Southland awards event Oct. 8, 2026, and said he is looking forward to hosting the American Discovery 250 Relay on Wednesday morning. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

American 250 relay to roll through Frankfort, Matteson, Chicago Heights and Lansing

By Jeff Vorva

October 11, 2026 at 6:28 p.m.

Ceremonies set in Frankfort, Chicago Heights and Lansing as American Discovery 250 Relay comes through...