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Daily Southtown

Monday, July 7, 2025

 

Mother McAuley student leaders join colleagues from around the world to help ‘change the narrative’ on immigration

Mother McAuley students joined counterparts from around the world to provide a carnival-like experience for immigrant families.

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Residents push back on truck routes between Interstate 57, Illinois 394

Some Crete and Monee residents start a petition drive in protest of east-west truck route between Interstate 57 and Illinois 394.

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Long after the fuss over Pope Leo XIV, the village of Dolton will still be here

If you’re planning a pilgrimage to the pope’s hometown this summer, keep in mind that Dolton never asked to be considered remarkable. Except, in its own way, it is. Just like wherever it is you came from.

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More than $1 million spent in Orland Park, Tinley Park mayoral campaigns

Orland Park mayoral candidates Keith Pekau and James Dodge and Tinley Park’s Michael Glotz and Michael Maloney spent over $1 million.

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Illinois father and son died Saturday at Indiana Dunes National Park beach

A father and his adult son drowned Saturday at Boaters Beach in Burns Harbor, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

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Oak Lawn updates code, contract to allow firefighter promotions

Thechanges allow for the promotion of three firefighters when Capt. Michael Keane retires from the FIre Department this month.

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Homer Glen cancer fundraiser ‘more than a little lemonade stand’

Austin Bielski, 15, of Homer Glen, started the fundraiser as an 8-year-old and has raised more than $35,000 for cancer charities.

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Supreme Court ruling casts doubt on birthright citizenship for immigrant families in Chicago

High court’s decision fuels uncertainty about whether babies born to immigrants lacking legal immigration status will be considered American citizens, despite 14th Amendment.

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South, southwest suburban libraries to receive $1.3 million in state funding

Nearly 50 libraries in the south and southwestern suburbs will receive more than $1.3 million in state funding as part of an annual grant program awarding more than 600 public libraries across Illinois $20 million.

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Plans for Tru by Hilton hotel advance near I-80, La Grange Road exchange

Tinley Park may vote this month to approve a 122-room Tru by Hilton, at 18303 La Grange, south of a Gas N Wash station.