the southland journal

Questions arise about State Representative Rita Mayfield's role in Calumet City politics (Calumet City, IL) - State Representative Rita Mayfield has been vocal on social media regarding an ongoing battle between State Representative and Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones and Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs.

Dolton Public Works Committee: Superintendents Report (Dolton, IL) - The village of Dolton’s public works committee held its first meeting since the new administration took office in the summer on Sept. 15.

Angels edge out the White Sox for the 2nd win of the series (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday’s slaughter, the White Sox were ready to show Chicago a game.

Homewood Board of Trustee meeting: 9/14/2 (Homewood, IL) - The Homewood Board of Trustees meeting was promptly called to order at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 by Mayor Rich Hofeld. 

White Sox Beat Angels in 1st Game of Homestand (Chicago, Illinois) – White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito took the mound to throw out the first pitch against the Angels.

Ford violates open meetings act, empties room of all citizens and press (Country Club Hills, IL) - Country Club Hills city council meeting almost went off without a hitch, that is, until public comments.

Protestors suing Village of Dolton over arrest (Dolton, IL) - A group of activists are suing the village of Dolton after they were arrested during a protest seeking answers about a fatal encounter between 19-year-old Alexis Wilson and Dolton police.

Stafford throws 3 touchdowns, beats Bears for first time as a Ram (Inglewood, CA) -  On the opening drive, Chicago got off to the start they were looking for as Bears running back David Montgomery took off on the second play of the game for forty- one yards.

White Sox take last game of homestand with walk off homer (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday’s narrow loss, the White Sox brought out Lance Lynn to throw out the first pitch of the game.

Guest: Charley Hager & David Miller - Authors Charley Hager & David Miller discuss. their book Chicago Heights: Little Joe College, the Outfit, and the Fall of Sam Giancana