Evy Lewis

Evy Lewis is a reporter for the Daily Southtown. In 2024, she graduated from Missouri, where she worked at the Columbia Missourian as a reporter and editor for two years. She previously interned at St. Louis Public Radio, where she covered the Missouri state government for radio, and at Investigate Midwest, where she wrote about agriculture.

Lockport swiftly suspends data center discussions following community outcry

May 28, 2026 at 1:44 p.m.

Lockport officials cited residents' concerns about state and federal regulation of data centers in suspending discussions.

Khapri Alston, 31, of Griffith, Indiana, was shot and killed last week in Dolton. (Chenier Alston)

Family grieves 31-year-old basketball player shot and killed in Dolton: ‘He was beloved’

May 27, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Basketball player Khapri Alston, 31, who was shot and killed last week in Dolton, was "the life of our family," his father said.

Data center opponents make their views apparent through signs and messages on shirts ahead of a panel discussion about a potential data center development in Lockport May 26 at Lockport Township High School. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Potential Lockport data center development draws heavy public opposition

May 27, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Lockport mayor Steven Streit held a panel to discuss options for data center development, but many residents are unilaterally opposed.

Yellow caution tape ropes off the section of Flossmoor Public Library's first floor Tuesday. The area was rendered unusable by a sinking floor. (Evy Lewis/Chicago Tribune)

Flossmoor library sinking floor fix in limbo as library and village disagree on responsibility

May 26, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Flossmoor library and village officials disagree on who should pay for a $50,000 fix for a settling foundation at the library.

Iyanna Bordes, right, an employee at Thaxton White Boutique, helps customers stamp cards showing they've visited the storefront Friday. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

South Holland retail incubator celebrates grand opening with first 10 businesses

May 22, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The South Holland retail incubator with 10 storefronts gives business owners a change to test out a brick-and-mortar store.

The Dixie Highway viaduct under the Canadian National railroad tracks in Homewood amid snow flurries March 16, 2026. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Homewood’s Dixie Highway viaduct to close for 90 days starting June 8

May 22, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

The Dixie Highway viaduct in Homewood, a major entry point into downtown, will close for 90 days for repairs, the village said.

A Harvey fire station i November 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Harvey relies on fire mutual aid from surrounding communities through fiscal crisis

May 20, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

After Harvey Fire Department layoffs, the city has partially filled the gap with mutual aid from Dolton, Hazel Crest and other towns.

Midlothian police (Daily Southtown staff)

Two flee after person shot at Midlothian’s Halftime Lounge: police

May 19, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

A person was shot multiple times late Monday night at the Halftime Lounge in Midlothian, according to the Midlothian Police Department. Officers were called to the 14600 block of South...

Two men plead guilty to aggravated battery charges in 2024 Oak Forest stabbing, sentenced to 2 years each

May 19, 2026 at 12:12 p.m.

Jaray Brown, of Robbins and Camren Brown, of Hazel Crest were given 2 years for a stabbing at Jamaica Jerk Choice in Oak Forest.

Oak Forest police Chief Scott Durano smiles Friday from the roof of a Dunkin' Donuts in Oak Forest as part of the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Oak Forest police Chief Scott Durano to retire after one year as chief, 31 years on the force

May 17, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

Oak Forest police Chief Scott Durano said his primary motivation for retiring is to spend more time with his family.

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