State officials narrow suburban Chicago casino bids to 2
The casino is part of a major gambling expansion that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed in 2019 and will add six casinos to the state’s current 10.
Homewood and Matteson are the finalists in battle to build Illinois' next casino
Homewood wants to build a casino on Halsted along I-80/294. Matteson's proposed casino would be at the old Lincoln Mall.
Colin Powell dies from COVID complications
At a south suburban middle school named in his honor, Colin Powell was remembered not only as a military hero and diplomat, but also for his kindness and humility.
Officials, leaders at Colin Powell Middle School reflect on school's namesake
At a south suburban middle school named in his honor, Colin Powell was remembered not only as a military hero and diplomat, but also for his kindness and humility.
Black mayors in the south suburbs call for casino in Matteson
New developments are brewing in plans for a new casino in the south suburbs.
Black mayors endorse Matteson for new casino location
The Southland Regional Mayoral Black Caucus has sent a letter to the Illinois Gaming Board calling for a quick decision.
Suburban teachers, parents describe a school in chaos
"The blame game and all that stuff has got to stop and we've got to solve this! We want an orderly academic environment that is safe for our staff and our students," said a veteran teacher.
Suburban Chicago teachers, parents describe a school in chaos
At Tuesday night's school board meeting, parents and teachers of Rich Township High School District 227 described a school in chaos.
Amazon purchases $35 million plant on Southwest Side
Amazon purchased a $35 million plant on the city's Southwest Side Wednesday, signaling one of its biggest land deals in the Chicago area.
4-month-old killed, mother and infant sibling hurt in Matteson crash
A 4-month-old girl was killed and four people other people injured — including her mother and sibling — in a crash Monday afternoon in suburban Matteson.
Fourth of July weekend celebrations kick off in south suburbs
Crowds packed Matteson's village grounds on Friday, and Dolton had their first Independence Day fireworks celebration in a decade.
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July weekend in Matteson
More than one thousand residents are expected to attend Friday night festivities on the Village Hall Grounds for Independence Day celebrations in Matteson,
Suburban man charged after allegedly running over woman and killing her
Police say that Jamaal Huffman, 26, was driving a red BMW the wrong way in the rain when he ran over and killed Maria Chiqui.
19-year-old charged with looting downtown business in August
A 19-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the widespread downtown looting in August.
Suburban man shot, carjacked while selling vehicle to buyers over Facebook Marketplace
A man was shot and carjacked in the Chicago suburbs Tuesday while trying to sell his vehicle to buyers he met online.
Suburban Cook County announces walk-in vaccination appointments
Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Missing 10-year-old suburban girl found safe in Chicago, police say
A 10-year-old girl who went missing Wednesday morning from suburban Matteson was found safe in Chicago by nighttime.
Woman fatally shoots self on I-57 near Vollmer Road
A Chicago Heights woman fatally shot herself with several children in her vehicle Friday afternoon on Interstate 57 in south suburban Matteson.
Matteson man with pre-existing conditions beats COVID, reunites with wife after spending weeks in the hospital
A suburban couple is dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 hitting home, and this man was already dealing with more health challenges than most.