Mike Nolan

Mike Nolan is a former reporter for the Daily Southtown.

Cook commissioner says his choice of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz for Pace board ignored

July 8, 2025 at 4:11 p.m.

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison says longstanding precedent ignored in his nomination of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz.

Harvey 2nd Ward Ald. Colby Chapman speaks with attendees during a news conference before a City Council meeting May 12, 2025, in Harvey. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Harvey says felony charge dropped against Ald. Colby Chapman

July 8, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

Harvey police Chief Cameron Biddings expressed anger the Cook County state's attorney dropped charges against Ald. Colby Chapman.

Ford Heights Municipal Building (Brett Johnson/Daily Southtown)

Lynwood, Hammond men shot, killed Saturday in Ford Heights

July 7, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

Michael Agee, 32, of Lynwood, and Rayquan Dixon, 31, of Hammond, were both shot and killed early Saturday in Ford Heights.

Leo, the Orland Park Police Department's therapy dog, has left the village. (Village of Orland Park)

Therapy dog Leo takes final bowwow in Orland Park; village looks to continue program

July 7, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

Leo the police therapy dog has left Orland Park after his trainer transferred, but the village is considering a replacement

The Worth water tower. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Worth man held after stabbing death of woman, police say domestic dispute

July 7, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

Anthony Acosta Sr., of Worth, is being held on first-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of 43-year-old Nicole Acosta.

A woman casts her vote in a polling booth at St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Catholic Church April 1, 2025, in Tinley Park. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Daily Southtown)

More than $1 million spent in Orland Park, Tinley Park mayoral campaigns

July 7, 2025 at 5:05 a.m.

Orland Park mayoral candidates Keith Pekau and James Dodge and Tinley Park's Michael Glotz and Michael Maloney spent over $1 million.

A rendering of a Tru by Hilton hotel planned in Tinley Park near the interchange of Interstate 80 and La Grange Road. (Village of Tinley Park)

Plans for Tru by Hilton hotel advance near I-80, La Grange Road exchange

July 5, 2025 at 5:15 a.m.

Tinley Park may vote this month to approve a 122-room Tru by Hilton, at 18303 La Grange, south of a Gas N Wash station.

Homicide roundup: Riverdale man shot to death at home

July 3, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.

Michael Hall, 40, of the 14100 block of School Street, Riverdale, was shot multiple times and died June 26.

A sign with a painting and the name of Pope Leo XIV is posted on the front lawn of his childhood home at 212 E. 141st Place in Dolton on July 2, 2025. A roofing company renovated the home's roof shingles and placed the sign on the lawn the previous day, according to a Dolton police officer who was posted in front of the structure. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Dolton buying Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in village, price uncertain

July 2, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

Dolton officials are moving ahead with plans to buy Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in the village, hoping to snap up the modest brick home that has gained international attention...

South Holland will levy a fee on nonresidents who want to see this year's fireworks display at Veterans Memorial Park. (Village of South Holland)

South Holland to levy nonresident fee for Friday fireworks display

July 2, 2025 at 5:05 a.m.

Those living outside of South Holland who want to see the village's Independence Day fireworks will face a $10 fee this year.

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