Southland road work, bike path projects to receive Cook County grants
Nearly $8.3 million in grants for 32 projects include road and bike path projects in the south and southwest suburbs.
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Parents of Frankfort teen killed in August 2024 Mokena crash take fresh legal action
Fresh lawsuits have been filed in August 2024 Mokena crash that killed 18-year-old Courtney Miller of Frankfort.
Glenwood Oaks restaurant quietly pivots to private events only, no public dining
Glenwood Oaks & Dos Caminos restaurant in Glenwood quietly ended public dining this year, focusing now on private events.
Power outage at Markham courthouse prompts delays in cases
An isolated power outage at the Cook County courthouse in Markham Tuesday forced some cases to be postponed.
Man dragged dog behind pickup truck in Ford Heights, police say
A Ford Heights man allegedly dragged a small dog tied to the back of his pickup truck, according to Cook County sheriff's police.
Blackface performers at Oak Forest charity picnic draw backlash, distancing efforts
Charity picnic on the grounds of an Oak Forest monastery that included a blackface performance is drawing sharp rebukes
Homicides reported in Dolton, Harvey
19-year-old Jordan Hall was shot in Dolton and later died, while Desmond Carter, of Chicago, died of a stab wound in Harvey
Orland Park OKs tax incentive for Original Pancake House, Egg Harbor
The Original Pancake House and Egg Harbor will have costs reimbursed by Orland Park through sales tax agreement.
Despite lawsuit settlements and drop in security detail, Dolton budget forecasts increased spending
Despite eliminating former Mayor Tiffany Henyard's security detail and lawsuits, spending will increase slightly in Dolton budget.
Reward offered in South Holland shooting death of Thornwood High School athlete
A reward of $10,000 is being offered in the shooting death of 16-year-old Davell Holden, a student at Thornwood High School in South Holland who was described by the school's...