Southland road work, bike path projects to receive Cook County grants August 16, 2025 at 5:05 a.m. Nearly $8.3 million in grants for 32 projects include road and bike path projects in the south and southwest suburbs.
Parents of Frankfort teen killed in August 2024 Mokena crash take fresh legal action August 15, 2025 at 5:22 p.m. 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 August 12, 2025 at 2:49 p.m. 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 August 12, 2025 at 2:13 p.m. 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 August 12, 2025 at 2:07 p.m. 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 August 11, 2025 at 4:28 p.m. Charity picnic on the grounds of an Oak Forest monastery that included a blackface performance is drawing sharp rebukes
Homicides reported in Dolton, Harvey August 8, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. 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 August 8, 2025 at 1:04 p.m. 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 August 7, 2025 at 2:52 p.m. 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 August 6, 2025 at 2:01 p.m. 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...