Former T.F. South teacher and wrestling coach pleads guilty to sexual assault By Olivia Stevens April 16, 2026 at 3:36 p.m. Aaron Richmond, a Thornton Fractional South High School teacher and wrestling coach, pleaded guilty to...
‘R-rated Groundhog Day’: Cook County tax bills will be late this summer, officials predict By A.D. Quig April 16, 2026 at 4:55 p.m. Commissioners are worried what to tell Cook County homeowners about bill timing or long-delayed refunds...
Man, 33, shot and killed in Robbins was visiting family for his birthday By Evy Lewis April 16, 2026 at 2:57 p.m. Zachary Spears Johnson, 33, killed in Robbins, was shot while visiting the home of his...
Will County Board OKs solar farm near Crete, reverses rejection on six farms By Alicia Fabbre April 16, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. The Will County Board approved a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete and reversed course under...
Around the Southland: Marist hosts NFL draftee, ‘Shrek the Musical’ hits area stages, and more By Melinda Moore April 16, 2026 at 12:38 p.m. Marist NFL draftee, ‘Shrek the Musical’ at Beverly Theatre Guild and Shepard, and Orland Park...
Cook County judge to consider sanctions against plaintiffs in sexual assault lawsuit involving Dolton, Thornton Township By Olivia Stevens April 16, 2026 at 5:10 a.m. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit naming Trustee Andrew Holmes failed to comply with court orders, Thornton...
Opponents of Earthrise sprawling solar farm get temporary reprieve from Will County court By Alicia Fabbre April 15, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. Will County Judge Victoria Breslan granted a restraining order delaying Will County Board action on...
Name that tune: Stickney Township program provides musical memories for seniors By Janice Neumann April 15, 2026 at 12:42 p.m. Melissa Howard's music therapy at the Stickney Township Louis S. Viverito Senior Center honors Artemis...
Southland crime: Public indenceny in Mokena, shots fire in Harvey, and more By Dennis Sullivan April 15, 2026 at 12:19 p.m. Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
ACLU says Tinley Park police traffic stop may have violated state’s TRUST Act By Addison Wright April 15, 2026 at 5:05 p.m. The Illinois ACLU says a Tinley Park police officer may have violated the Trust Act...