Dolton native Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday, given Portillo’s cake
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Visitors retrace Pope Leo XIV’s journey on new Chicago bus tour
The Chicago pope bus tour takes off from Holy Name Cathedral, taking the historical pathway that led a local man to become Pope Leo XIV. Whether this tour is a calling or a pilgrimage, there is something for everyone.
First day of school in Dolton blends community pride with student excitement
Dolton marked the first day of school with a community celebration that included a healthy breakfast, sidewalk chalk messages, and a newly renovated Berger Vandenberg School.
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms
A survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the Chicago area hometown of Pope Leo XIV.
Chicago Pope Bus Tour to highlight homegrown pontiff's upbringing
A Pope Leo XIV-themed bus tour highlighting his origins and favorite stomping grounds is coming to Chicago next month.
Purchase of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home OK’d by Dolton Village Board
The Dolton Village Board voted to approve the purchase of the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV during a meeting on Tuesday night.
Bids already over $250K for Pope Leo's childhood home: Auction firm CEO | ChicagoNOW
Pope Leo's childhood home is up for auction! Misha Haghani, the CEO of Paramount Realty US, joined “ChicagoNOW” to discuss this highly coveted Dolton property. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Tiffany Henyard charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles
Tiffany Henyard, the embattled former Chicago suburb "super mayor," has announced her latest business venture as her legal woes continue to pile up following a tumultuous time in office.
Dolton man is 2nd person arrested in armed robbery outside suburban home, police say
A Dolton man is the second person arrested after a suburban couple was robbed at gunpoint outside their home in a terrifying ordeal caught on video.
Tiffany Henyard pleads the Fifth after failing to produce public records in court
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing yet another legal hurdle after failing to produce public records from her time in office after being held in contempt of court earlier this month.
Village of Dolton intends to purchase Pope Leo's boyhood home, potentially blocking auction
A national auction house is calling the site a ‘piece of papal history’—but there is a caveat for prospective buyers looking to purchase Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home.
