Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 2.
The shooting happened late Sunday at the Matteson Amazon facility on Vollmer Road. A 26-year-old Glenwood man was killed.
Police at the scene applied a tourniquet and rendered aid until the man was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery.
Melanie Marquez, 4, who is being treated for medulloblastoma, and her family got a behind-the-scenes tour of the White Sox clubhouse.
The recordings reportedly happened during Parkview Christian Church's "Summer Jam 2026," a children's program that ran June 16–18.
The Palos Park man is accused of billing $75 million to Medicaid for behavioral health counseling and therapy services that never happened.
State Rep. Anthony DeLuca led a push for stronger legislation around regulating crematories in the state of Illinois.
Cook County Sheriff's Police said the Honda Accord was initially pulled over because the driver and passengers weren't wearing seatbelts.
The fun starts July 3 with the Liberty Run. Family festivities follow on Saturday, with a live band and fireworks capping the festivities.
With more than 50 artists and vendors lined up, Summerween Market is back for its fourth year July 25.
The walk will be held at Slammers Stadium before the Slammers game on Saturday, July 11.
The scammers claim to offer "today only" deals on landscaping, driveway sealing, roof repairs or other services.
A Frankfort photographer is offering the sessions starting this month.
Formerly the Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, the contest during Food Fight: Taco Fest is now open to dogs of all breeds and ages.
The $129,777 in grant awards are funded by State of Illinois Cannabis Sales Tax Revenue received by the County.
The family-owned studio opened in Lockport in 2022.
Entries can be submitted beginning August 1. All photos must be shot within Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve.
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