Olivia Stevens

After from state and local officials, Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday declared a state emergency over this year's record-breaking storms, that swept through the south and southwest suburbs July 27 and Aug. 11.

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Oak Lawn Public Library commemorated the village's memorial to the tragedy with a visit from its creator.

After seeing an of bars and restaurants with video gaming terminals, Oak Lawn and Alsip are among municipalities that recently legalized security foggers to help businesses fight back.

Shoppers at the Orland Park Costco should expect construction into next year, as the store builds an expanded gas station at the same time it adds a roundabout to the exit.

Family: Dana Murray, David Schaeffer, Hazel Schaeffer, and Murray Schaeffer Name: Laney Rae Age: 5 months Breed: English Cream Golden Retriever

Nearly 100 people rallied Tuesday outside the Oak Lawn Village Hall ahead of the Village Board meeting, alleging police mistreated a 14-year-old at a previous Police and Fire Commission meeting.

Family: Dana Murray, David Schaeffer, Hazel Schaeffer, and Murray Schaeffer. Adoption Story: We were in Truckee when we met the cutest dog. We knew we had

After nearly a year of for expenses incurred by or at the request of Mayor Thaddeus Jones, all seven Calumet City aldermen voted Monday to take legal action to receive documentation for $76,000 of spending.

About 40 Orland Park residents showed up to a village-organized community engagement session Wednesday to gauge opinions on Centennial Park West and the potential for a performing arts center.

Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge says he's excited about the potential for artificial intelligence to improve communication between the village and community members, including through a recently launched chatbot.