Chicago Ridge freight train derailment closes roads, blocks Metra service in south suburbs
A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra service in the south suburbs.
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Despite efforts to correct, Midlothian Mayor Village President Gary L’ Heureux received tax exemption on 2 houses in 2024
Midlothian Village President Gary L’ Heureux hasreceived homeowner exemptions on two properties for three years, despite corrections.
Rep. Bob Rita testifies in trial over alleged obscene text messages, harassment by Tinley Park political operative
Timothy Pawula is charged with transmitting obscene messages about Rep. Bob Rita and Ahleah Salefski, a former Tinley Park candidate.
Students remain uncertain about next steps 3 months before Trinity Christian College closure
Three months before Trinity Christian College closes in Palos Heights, students and parents remain uncertain about their next steps.
Orland Park Village Board approves $12 million in pool renovations at fitness center, discusses legislative priorities
The Orland Park Village Board agreed Monday to fund $12.1 million of renovations to the swimming pool at the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center and the Centennial Aquatic Center,...
Orland Park Village Board member questions ethics surrounding approval of Amazon retail plan
An Orland Park Village Board member asked the board Monday to investigate a potential ethics breach during the approval process of a planned Amazon retail center. William Healy raised concerns...
Interim principal confirmed at Queen of Martyrs Catholic School after former teacher charged with sexual abuse
The announcement comes after a substitute teacher was fired from Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park and charged with sexual abuse.
Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese charged in Orland Park, Evergreen Park
A Queen of Martyrs substitute teacher fired by the Chicago Archdiocese was charged in Orland Park with felony sexual abuse.
Suburban substitute teacher fired after Naperville student abuse case, others exposed
Evergreen Park substitute teacher fired after history of child molestation allegations, including Naperville District 203 case, learned.
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge says Amazon ‘full steam ahead’ with planned development despite nearby retail closures
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge said Amazon closing two south suburban Amazon Fresh stores doesn't affect plans at 159th and LaGrange.