Paul Eisenberg

Paul Eisenberg is a lifelong resident of the south suburbs, aside from a 10-year stint in other areas of Illinois, who loves telling interesting stories about people and places.

A Burr Ridge Police Department vehicle is pictured in 2019. (Kimberly Fornek/Pioneer Press)

Burr Ridge man faces murder charges in sledgehammer death of his mother

February 24, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

Oscar Rodriguez, 37, was charged in the death of his mother, Virna Rodriguez, who died two days after being attacked with a sledgehammer.

Jane Nicoll, director of the Park Forest 1950s House Museum, examines a photograph Friday inside the museum’s historical archive housed in a former classroom at St. Mary Church. The museum and archive face an uncertain future. (John Smierciak / Daily Southtown)

Landmarks: Potential church closure could put Park Forest history at risk

February 13, 2025 at 1:06 p.m.

A decision by the Diocese of Joliet about church closures in Will County could force the closure of Park Forest's history museum.

Snow covers ground near flagpoles Feb. 9, 2021, outside the welcome center at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Will County. (Ted Slowik/Daily Southtown)

Welcome center, offices at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to close for two months

December 7, 2024 at 5:05 a.m.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie supervisor offices and welcome center in Wilmington will close through January for HVAC work.

A Hinsdale South High School student has been accused of bringing a loaded gun to the school in Darien. (Pioneer Press file)

Hinsdale South student accused of bringing loaded gun to school

November 22, 2024 at 2:39 p.m.

A student at Hinsdale South High School faces two felony charges after police said he brought a loaded gun to school on Nov. 21.

Christine Randall, of Other Side Investigations, speaks at a paranormal investigation hosted by Other Side Investigations Oct. 25, 2024, at the Pleasant Home mansion in Oak Park. (Vincent Alban/for the Chicago Tribune)

Landmarks: Ghost hunters seek signs of supernatural, find friendship

October 29, 2024 at 10:44 p.m.

Will County-based Other Side Investigations travels throughout the Midwest to look into reports of hauntings and other phenomena.

A sign on the Crawford Avenue bridge over the Cal-Sag Channel on the Alsip/Robbins border was placed when the bridge was built in 1932. The bridge, pictured in 2019, is part of a Cook County effort to revitalize Pulaski Road between 127th and 159th streets. (Ted Slowik/Daily Southtown)

Landmarks: Pulaski Road cousin of Golden Gate Bridge earns historical status

September 22, 2024 at 5:11 a.m.

The Crawford Avenue span over the Cal-Sag Channel was built by the same company as the Golden Gate Bridge and NYC's Washington Bridge.

The Forest Preserves of Cook County recently opened its newest site at 6101 Oak Forest Ave. in Tinley Park. (Forest Preserves of Cook County)

Around the Southland: New forest preserve in Tinley Park, more

September 6, 2024 at 11:42 a.m.

Southland news includes a new forest preserve in Tinley Park, park refurbished in Hickory Hills and a marching band competition.

Flossmoor is staging a new event titled Kegs & Eggs, a post-race celebration that will immediately follow the 5th Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Sept. 7. (Village of Flossmoor)

Around the Southland: Brunch event in Flossmoor, Tinley schools lauded by Apple, more

August 29, 2024 at 5:21 p.m.

News about Flossmoor, schools in Tinley Park and Chicago Heights, Will County hiking, 'Last Comiskey' and special Metra trains.

Window designer Yanka Elagoz works on a holiday window display in November 1999 at Marshall Fields on State Street in Chicago. The holiday displays became a destination for generations of Chicago area residents. Some elements will be auctioned in September. (Chuck Berman/Chicago Tribune)

Landmarks: Marshall Field’s Christmas automatons heading to auction block

September 3, 2024 at 10:58 a.m.

Marshall Field's automated window displays were an iconic Chicago holiday experience, and now a part of them can be yours.

A new bridge at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon connects the site’s loop trail to the state-owned 61.5-mile I&M Canal State Trail. Eventually, the 40-plus mile regional DuPage River Trail also will connect to Lake Chaminwood. (Anthony Schalk/FPDWC)

Around the Southland: Will County trail extension project complete, more

August 23, 2024 at 10:25 a.m.

News about trails in Will County, Rep. Kelly tours Rich Township High, suicide prevention course, Renaissance Academy returns to SXU

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