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.

Coach Julie Folliard talks with students about playing

softball at Freshman Day last week at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. (School District 218)

Around the Southland: Back to school, Hazel Crest chief elected, $1 million win, and more

August 16, 2024 at 11:39 a.m.

News briefs: Students return, Hazel Crest chief elected, $1 million win in Monee, forest preserve expands, road work in Palos, more.

Kevin McCarthy, of Momence, stands outside Los Portales restaurant in Chicago Heights on Aug. 7, 2024, in front of a giant fiberglass cow placed outside of the restaurant on Chicago Road for decades. McCarthy, an advertising giant enthusiast, recently helped track down the fate of a giant fiberglass Frank-n-Stein statue that once stood outside a restaurant in Gary, Indiana. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Landmarks: Fiberglass advertising giants having ‘a bit of a Renaissance’

August 11, 2024 at 5:15 a.m.

Fresh of an effort to save Wilmington's Gemini Giant, nostalgia enthusiasts are hoping to recreate Gary's Frank-n-Stein statue.

Eric Bassette, of Making Disciples, helps Rebecca Dixon and Jaimie Goodley of Matteson School District 162 unload a cart of school supplies during a recent shopping trip made possible by a donation from Bassette’s group. (School District 162)

Around the Southland: Shopping spree benefits Matteson students, new leader for EPCHS, more

August 9, 2024 at 5:04 a.m.

Southland news items from school districts in Evergreen Park and Orland Park, and Moraine Valley and South Suburban colleges.

A summer of learning, outdoor exploration and service culminated Thursday morning in a graduation ceremony for 70 Cook County youth at South Suburban College in South Holland. (Cook County Forest Preserves)

Around the Southland: 70 graduate Forest Preserves program, Southwest Highway slowdown, more

August 2, 2024 at 11:17 a.m.

Southland news about the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Southwest Highway construction, Silver Cross Hospital, Model Aviation Day, more

A historic barn on Schoolhouse Road in Mokena was destroyed by ta fierce storm July 15. The barn was one of the few links to Mokena's dairy farming past. (Sam Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Landmarks: July derecho destroys ‘tangible link’ to Mokena’s dairyland past

July 27, 2024 at 5:15 a.m.

The storms and tornadoes that swept through the Chicago area July 15 left widespread damage, including a landmark barn in Mokena.

State Rep. Bob Rita addresses the crowd along with state and local officials including Gov. J.B. Pritzker during a ribbon cutting last week for the new Pace south campus facility in Markham. (State Rep. Bob Rita)

Around the Southland: New Pace facility opens in Markham, and more

July 24, 2024 at 2:19 p.m.

Also, NWI Symphony opens tour in Lansing, county commissioner to head national group, new gym in Calumet Park, school supply collection

Jason Froling looks at the damage Tuesday done by storms at his home in Manhattan. (Sam Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Storm damage, power outages reported in south and southwest suburbs

July 16, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

First responders responded to about 40 calls for service, requiring assistance from Frankfort, Mokena, Lockport, Manteno and Manhattan.

An audience member hands a bouquet of flowers to members of Country Gongbang after they performed Sunday, July 14, on the Breidert Green Stage at the 2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival. Country Gongbang traveled from South Korea to perform at the event in Frankfort. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

American music, international twist a hit at Frankfort Bluegrass Festival

July 15, 2024 at 5:22 p.m.

Over a hundred volunteers, thousands of spectators joined 14 bands for 12th edition of the award winning Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.

From left, James Brown of the New Lenox Fire Protection District, Margaret Batkiewicz of Family Services Foundation of New Lenox Township, Jim Pitcairn of New Lenox Township, Fire Chief Adam Riegel and Marisa Tomich of the NLFPD gather with new Knox Boxes purchased through a donation from the foundation. (New Lenox Fire Protection District)

Around the Southland: New Lenox Knox Box program gets boost, and more

July 11, 2024 at 5:28 p.m.

Briefs: New Lenox Knox Box program gets boost, Oak Forest hires deputy fire chief, galleries seek art, free training for new bus drivers

Julianne Mason, restoration program coordinator with the Forest Preserve District of Will County, points out natural features Monday, July 2, 2024, at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve in Lockport, where an $8.3 million restoration project just wrapped up. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Landmarks: ‘Globally rare’ habitat in Lockport gets an $8 million boost, Army Corps attention

July 9, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

Landmarks: Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve, a habitat virtually untouched since the ice age, gets an $8 million Army Corps boost.

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