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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

Iyanna Bordes, right, an employee at Thaxton White Boutique, helps customers stamp cards showing they've visited the storefront Friday. (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

South Holland retail incubator celebrates grand opening with first 10 businesses

By Evy Lewis

May 22, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The South Holland retail incubator with 10 storefronts gives business owners a change to test...

Lincoln-Way Central’s Braeden Fiore sets the ball against Sandburg during a SouthWest Suburban Conference match in Orland Park on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

With dad watching from front row, Braeden Fiore sets Lincoln-Way Central to conference title share. ‘So long.’

By Jeff Vorva

May 22, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.

Braeden Fiore tallies 37 assists and 15 digs as Lincoln-Way Central earns share of conference...

Andrew’s Nathan Saleh (23) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walk-off RBI single against Lockport during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Tinley Park on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Nathan Saleh plays spoiler with a walk-off RBI single in 8th inning for Andrew. ‘Gave me so much confidence.’

By Patrick Z. McGavin

May 22, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.

Nathan Saleh come through with walk-off RBI single in eighth inning to lift Andrew to...

The Dixie Highway viaduct under the Canadian National railroad tracks in Homewood amid snow flurries March 16, 2026. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Homewood’s Dixie Highway viaduct to close for 90 days starting June 8

By Evy Lewis

May 22, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

The Dixie Highway viaduct in Homewood, a major entry point into downtown, will close for...

The Daily Herald is printed at the Chicago Tribune printing plant, Feb. 10, 2026, in Schaumburg. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Tribune strikes 11th-hour deal to buy Daily Herald, outbidding suburban suitor

By Robert Channick

May 21, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

The board of Paddock Publications, which operates the Daily Herald, sent an email to employees...

Anchor Rob Hart works in the studio at WBBM-AM 780 radio in Chicago, April 21, 2026. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

WBBM Newsradio switches to ABC News, a day before the end of CBS News Radio

By Robert Channick

May 21, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

On Thursday, Chicago’s all-news station, along with 16 other CBS News Radio affiliates across the...

Flags and balloons at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood on Memorial Day. (Chicago Tribune)

Donna Vickroy: Take a moment to think about the war dead — and those left with the scars

By Donna Vickroy

May 21, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

It's too easy to forget that the reason for Memorial Day is to remember and...

Queen Thigpen waves as she walks across the stage at Rich Township District 227's commencement ceremony May 16. In addition to her high school diploma, Thigpen received her associate's degree from Prairie State College May 21. (Rich Township High School District 227)

Rich Township District 227 student receives high school and associate’s degree diplomas within same month

By Olivia Stevens

May 21, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Queen Thigpen, of Park Forest, received both her Rich Township High School and Prairie State...

Will County Board member Julie Berkowicz speaks in Joliet on May 21, 2026, as the board approved Earthrise Energy’s solar farm project. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Will County Board votes 12-8 to approve sprawling Pride of the Prairie solar farm

By Alicia Fabbre

May 22, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

The Will County Board approved Earthrise Energy’s 6,100-acre Pride of the Prairie solar farm in...

Six athletes from Lemont schools helped the USA Youth Coed team win a world championship cheerleading competition in April. (Lemont High School)

Lemont competitive cheerleaders continue winning streak with world championship

By Jeff Vorva

May 21, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The 2026 Coed cheer team, which features athletes from Lemont schools and one from Richards...

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