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At Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, volunteers provide military honors for burials and build a veteran community

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad has more than 125 members who provide services for burials at the national cemetery in Elwood.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad members prepare to perform a three- volley salute as they honor veterans during funeral services, May 21, 2026, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

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Will County native Darrell Holmquist was awarded by the state historical society for his book about life in New Lenox during World War I. (Darrell Holmquist)

Three Southland authors earn Best of Illinois awards from State Historical Society

Alonzo Abron Jr. recently sold this house on behalf of the seller in Park Forest. He says it is always rewarding helping connect great families with quality homes while delivering results for our clients. (A. Progeny Global)

Column: Iran war complicates housing market in south suburbs, experts say

Ethan Kuziela, a Marist graduate, sets the ball for Illinois Wesleyan. (Illinois Wesleyan photo)

Marist’s Ethan Kuziela puts up big numbers in All-American season at Illinois Wesleyan. ‘Pretty mind-blowing.’

By Jeff Vorva

May 25, 2026 at 4:46 p.m.

Ethan Kuziela, a Marist graduate, dominates on NCAA Division III level for Illinois Wesleyan with...

Brother Rice goalkeeper Ian Sorenson (1) blocks a shot against Stevenson in the boys water polo state championship match at Barrington on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Rob Dicker / Daily Southtown)

Ian Sorensen and Brother Rice, a team without a pool, take second in state in water polo. ‘Held it together.’

By Matt Le Cren

May 25, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Ian Sorensen makes 17 saves but Brother Rice drops a 10-9 decision to Stevenson in...

Plainfield High student arrested for school shooting plan, police say

By Allison Kiehl

May 24, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

A Plainfield High School freshman was arrested Friday by the Will County Sheriff's Office after...

Children wave and hope for candy to be tossed their way during Saturday’s parade in Orland Park. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Orland Park begins summer events with inaugural Red, White and Blue festival

By Jeff Vorva

May 23, 2026 at 3:12 p.m.

Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield was grand marshal as Orland Park kicked off its inaugural Red,...

Judge detains man for March shooting of father of former Dolton mayor

By William Lee

May 23, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The victim is the father of former Dolton mayor and Thornton Township supervisor Tiffany Henyard,...

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd while holding his first general audience on May 21, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Leo is the first pontiff from the U.S. in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Illinois 250: Celebrating the state’s fabulous firsts

By Kori Rumore

May 24, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

Here's a look back at our state's fabulous firsts — ideas that took root here...

Lincoln-Way East's Logan Murphy (1) dives to make a save in penalty kicks against Andrew in the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Regional final in Frankfort on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Lincoln-Way East’s Logan Murphy stops 4 penalty kicks in shootout. Surprise? ‘I do very well under pressure.’

By Steve Millar

May 25, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Logan Murphy stops four penalty kicks as Lincoln-Way East beats Andrew 2-1 in the shootout...

Andrew’s Danny Harris (18) gets a lead toward second base as Lockport's Trace Schaaf throws a pitch during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Tinley Park on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Baseball, softball and soccer scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

By Josh Krockey

May 22, 2026 at 10:10 p.m.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

St. Laurence’s Hazel Diaz (1) smiles after scoring the first run for the host Vikings against Richards during the Class 4A St. Laurence Regional championship game in Burbank, Friday, May 22, 2026. (Nate Swanson / Daily Southtown)

Batting ninth, Hazel Diaz delivers as St. Laurence shuts out Richards for regional title. ‘Positive thoughts.’

By Tony Baranek

May 22, 2026 at 9:10 p.m.

Hazel Diaz singles and scores winning run for St. Laurence in 2-0 victory over Richards...

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones presides over a City Council meeting on Nov. 9, 2023. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Calumet City lays off 46 people, citing multimillion dollar budget deficit

By Olivia Stevens

May 22, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

Calumet City is struggling to meet the demands of health insurance costs, late Cook County...

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