Three people died Wednesday afternoon after their vehicle hit a freight train in Harvey, according to CSX Transportation
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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says state comptroller trying to ‘inflict harm’ on residents in holding back money
mposed punitive sanctions on the Village of Orland Park by suspending offset payments due to a delay submission; and WHEREAS, as reported in the Illinois Local Government Warehouse delinquency report, a total of 361 units of government statewide have similarly outstanding financial reports from 2022 or earlier, including six (6) units that have not submitted required reports for over a decade, yet these entities have not faced similar punitive actions from the Comptroller’s Office, highlighting a deeply concerning lack of consistency in enforcement; and WHEREAS, the Comptroller’s Office specifically s FROM COMPTROLLER— When municipalities are delinquent in filing […]
Around the Southland: Rich Twp. students learn at Drake Hotel, Kiwanis coat drive, more
News from around the Southland includes items from Rich Township, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Palos Park and Oak Lawn.
Inktober exhibit in Evergreen Park displays ‘each student’s individual voice’
Libby McArthur, an Evergreen Park Community High School art teacher, and her students created art on 31 consecutive days in October.
Inspired by Cara Finn, Chloe Mlyniec wears No. 24 and takes over as senior mentor for Marist. ‘I like how she led.’
Chloe Mlyniec comes off the bench and scores seven points in the second quarter to help break open a close game in a 64-34 win.
Southland crime: Robbery in Evergreen Park, battery at hockey game in Orland Park, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.
Former Trustee Jim Dodge to challenge Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau in April
Former Orland Park Trustee Jim Dodge has created a slate to challenge Mayor Keith Pekau’s ticket in the April 1 election.
New Lenox smokehouse owners seek investors to reopen after sudden closure
Bourbons Smokehouse owners,Joe and Tonya Regiro are seeking an investor to help them reopen their New Lenox restaurant in December.
Football pairings and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark to run with a slate for supervisor, Tiffany Henyard, incumbent trustees yet to announce
The Reform Thornton Township Party is led by Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark with other Harvey officials running for trustee.