News from around the Southland includes items from Will County, Palos Park, Tinley Park, Lemont and University of Chicago.

The teddy bear emerged out of a presidency. In November 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt was on a bear hunting excursion in Mississippi at the invitation of its governor, Andrew Longino. Roosevelt, ...

The end of 2024 brought the launch of the line's newest ship, Disney Treasure. I was able to sail on this stunning, ...

The threat of the American invasion — and the reality of American tariffs — spurred Canadian Confederation more than 150 ...

1. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," started the first Negro History Week in 1926 to ensure ...

Betway SA20 has introduced the Nightwatchman’s Pass, a fresh take on the classic cricket role to encourage more kids to experience the magic of weekday Playoff matches under stadium lights.

There are so many fun things to do in Washington DC that planning a trip there can be a little overwhelming. So I’ve put ...

For the third year running the Betway SA20 Champions will be crowned in front of a packed house with tickets for the Final at ...

St. George • A second Costco slated for construction in St. George will be bigger than the first and could debut in early 2026. During Tuesday’s St. George Planning Commission meeting ...

Voters have approved a tax to fund St. George, city elections are coming soon and the new city is starting to take shape. One of the next questions to answer: How much should St. George's leaders ...

Themes: celebrating St George's Day; the life of St George; customs associated with St George's Day; saints. Summary: This assembly celebrates St George's Day, which falls on 23 April each year.

St. George • Long hoped for by many residents and high atop St. George city officials’ priority list, a second Costco is no longer an idle wish or the stuff of dreams. Nearly a quarter-century ...