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…
Cook County settles with family of man who hanged himself in jail cell
The Cook County Board on Thursday approved a $4.5 million settlement to the family of a man who…
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…
Judge rules Cook County owes homeowners for tax sale equity
Cook County is on the hook for tens of millions of dollars to homeowners who lost their homes…
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…