The pontiff had lived in the house full-time until going off to a Michigan seminary for high school in 1969 and following ...

Dolton residents and officials hope native Robert Prevost’s election as pope will improve an image soured by Mayor Tiffany ...

The pope’s surprise Chicago roots are fueling hopes for economic revival in Dolton and the South Suburbs through tourism and new development.

From brawls to blessings, it has been quite a turn of events for Dolton. But now, the village has a new mayor and can claim a ...

The new pope's modest childhood home is attracting sightseers taking photos in front of the home and peering inside its ...

Pope Leo's childhood home in a Chicago suburb was recently listed for sale for under $250,000 -- until Thursday, that is.

Realtor Steve Budzik tells PEOPLE that the Dolton, Ill., property, which was once home to Pope Leo and his family, is “a once ...

Pope Leo was spotted at the 2005 World Series, a rare moment of triumph for the pride of Chicago’s South Side.

Illinois authorities are investigating a "suspicious" fire that destroyed a local business belonging to a vocal critic of an ...

Prevost’s home – like all the homes in Dolton – was modest, working class, but not like the urban hellscape the the Blues ...

A fresh start for the Village of Dolton as Jason House will be sworn in Monday afternoon. This comes following months of ...

Mayor-elect Jason House was sworn in to office in Dolton, Illinois, and has vowed to be transparent and efficient in his ...