Massive storms, possible tornado, strike south suburbs
Massive thunderstorms with high winds, multiple lightning strikes and a possible tornado blew through the south and southwest…
8 Southland students selected for ComEd go-kart rally
A ComEd program originally designed to foster teenage girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math has expanded…
Expanded U. of C. medical center key to Orland Park downtown
Orland Park’s updated plans for a downtown area northwest of LaGrange Road and 143rd Street include an expanded…
Chicago man pleads guilty in Robbins stabbing
A 30-year-old Chicago man pleaded guilty to aggravated battery after Cook County sheriff’s police detectives said he stabbed…
Briefs: Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour, Woman’s Club Walk, more
Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour set Historic homes ranging from craftsman to colonial revivals and prairie style can be…
Chicago Heights robbery, Lansing gunfire
The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a…
Kisha McCaskill and Trish Murphy lead for Cook County Board
Appointed Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill declared victory Tuesday night in her bid for a full term, apparently…
Fied substitute teacher charged with felony sexual assault
A substitute teacher recently fired by the Chicago Archdiocese was arrested in Orland Park and charged with felony…
Prime Healthcare to acquire Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Franciscan Alliance announced Friday it will sell Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to Prime Healthcare. The 214-bed Olympia Fields…
Homicides dropped again in south, southwest suburbs in 2025
The south and southwest suburbs saw a 35% decrease in homicides in 2025 compared to 2024, according to…