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Republican Will County Board members discuss solar plans ahead of Earthrise vote

Will County Board members Judy Ogalla, from left, Frankie Pretzel and Steve Balich talk Wednesday about recent developments with the county's solar projects, New Lenox. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Board member Judy Ogalla, a Monee Republican and farmer, said solar developers offer $40,000 an acre to buy farmland.

Will County Board members Judy Ogalla, from left, Frankie Pretzel and Steve Balich talk Wednesday about recent developments with the county's solar projects, New Lenox. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Oak Lawn’s Aleksandria Blanco (12) hustles to first base on a hit against Crete-Monee during a nonconference game in Crete on Friday May 8, 2026. (John Smierciak / Daily Southtown)

Oak Lawn’s Aleksandria Blanco, also a drummer, finds groove as Crete-Monee dedicates field to Sue Giannantonio

May 9, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

Aleksandria Blanco goes 3-for-3 in 22-6 win over Crete-Monee, which dedicates field to former coach...

Lincoln-Way Central’s Noah Sloane (19) throws a pitch against Andrew during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Tinley Park on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Lincoln-Way Central’s Conor McCabe (24) looks in a pick-off attempt as Andrew’s Danny Harris (18) dives back during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Tinley Park on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

Kristina Reis and Demetra Karas, staff at Progress Center for Independent Living, along with a Blue Island mom, use the new ramp Friday to access the Cal-Sag Waterpark in Blue Island. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Blue Island opens accessible features at Cal-Sag waterpark

Blue Island and the MWRD celebrated opening a ramp, retaining wall and braille signs at...

Marisa Ashraf and Nadia Foushi sit by a piano near the Ozinga Chapel on May 7, 2026. Both students will transfer to Lewis University in Romeoville after Trinity closes. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

‘Resting the cover on the page’: Trinity Christian College community members share memories

Alumni and current Trinity Christian College students joined in a legacy ceremony before the Palos...

Rich Matokar in 2022. He opened his first Arrenello's Pizza 50 years ago in Glenwood. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Arrenello’s Pizza to close Glenwood location, citing safety concerns

Arrenello's Pizza owner Rich Matokar cites safety concerns in closing original Glenwood location and move...

Providence’s Ava Misch (14) connects for an RBI single against St. Laurence during a GCAC Red game in New Lenox on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Lockport’s Aiden Morgan (17) goes up for an attack against Lincoln-Way West during a SouthWest Suburban Conference match in Lockport on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (James C. Svehla / Daily Southtown)

Aiden Morgan follows his sister, Taylor, as a star outside hitter for Lockport. ‘Gave me that light to play.’

May 8, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Aiden Morgan leads Lockport with 12 kills in 23-25, 25-22, 25-21 SouthWest Suburban Conference win...

District 230 students on the co-op lacrosse team cheer after a team parent, Howie Jablecki, asks the school board to not disband the team at the April 30 board meeting. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Orland High School District 230 splits lacrosse team due to IHSA ruling

The District 230 lacrosse team will be split into individual teams at Sandburg and Andrew,...

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