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Bicyclist Hit, Left To Die | Driver In Fatal Crash Claimed He Had Seizure | 'Go Back To Your Country' Taunt

ALSO: Beloved teen mourned | Woman dies in crash | Township school supply drive | Flurry Artisan Market back | Help for Will Co. pet owners

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 23. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 23.

Woman Who Killed Bicyclist In Hit-And-Run Found With Help Of Flock Cameras: Police

Steger woman, 60, is charged with aggravated DUI and several other charges in the July 21 hit-and-run.

Tesla Driver Claimed He Had Seizure Before Multi-Car Crash That Killed Pedestrian: Orland PD Accident Report

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The man told police he didn't recall the events leading up to the crash. Surveillance footage captured the Tesla speeding up LaGrange Road.

'Go Back To Your Country': Orland Woman Charged In Confrontation At Aldi Store

In response to the victim's account, the woman told police she "did not care for Muslims" and "had a dislike for them."

Visitation And Funeral Mass Set For Brother Rice 2026 Graduate Patrick Noonan, 17

Visitation and mass for Patrick Noonan, 17, will take place Thursday and Friday, respectively, at St. Catherine of Alexandria in Oak Lawn.

Midlothian Woman, 54, Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash On I-294 Ramp: Medical Examiner

The crash happened on the 147th Street ramp Tuesday around 7:30 p.m.

Employee Who Embezzled $4M From Big Ten Network Gets 28 Months, Must Repay It All

He used the funds to buy Apple devices for family members and a reseller. Some funds also went to someone extorting him online.

Worth Township Collects School Supplies For Grades K-12

Worth Township Center is collecting school supplies for grades K-12 through July 30.

New Park Plans Move Forward In Romeoville

The proposal is for phase 1 of the project, which will include gardens, a pavilion, open space and more.

Skydiving Superheroes, Blackhawk Helicopter Coming To Romeoville Police's National Night Out

Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Romeoville Police Department.

LTHS Board Seeking Applications For Board Vacancy

Johnson was appointed to the Board in 2009, and has served more than 17 years.

Southside Fights For Diabetes Baseball Tourney Kicks Off Friday-Sunday In Garfield Ridge

Forty youth teams across Chicagoland will join the Southside Fights for Diabetes Baseball Tournament July 24 thru July 26 at Hale Park.

Flurry Artisan Market Returns To Tinley Brewery With More Than 35 Local Artists

Original artwork, handcrafted gifts, specialty foods and unique creations showcased at the family-friendly, free event.

Will County Animal Protection Services Launches New Pet Assistance Program

HOPE Program offers free spay, neuter, and microchip services for pet owners in need of assistance.

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