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Plus: Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort • Three Sisters Antique Mall celebrates 30 years in Blue Island
 
 
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Daily Southtown

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

 

Orland Park holds off on speed cameras, will crack down on teen takeovers

Orland Park Village Board holds off on plans to bring speed cameras but will crack down on teen takeovers with parental fines.

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Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort

Cook County announced an $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug. 11 severe storms and tornadoes.

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Three Sisters Antique Mall celebrates 30 years in Blue Island

Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island celebrated 30 years as a space for antique and vintage lovers in a former Woolworth.

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U. of C.’s South Side Science Fest showcases the wow that exists in the field

Nearly 4,600 people visited this year’s University of Chicago South Side Science Festival, which offered hands-on science demonstrations and experiments.

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Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment

The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating state campaign disclosure law by failing to publicly reveal who is providing him with a rent-free downtown Chicago apartment.

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