Man Takes Own Life At Gun Range | Cops Accused Of Putting Teen In Chokehold | Towns Rally For Kindergartener

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Aug. 27.

Man Takes Own Life At Oak Forest Gun Range: Police

Police were called to Eagle Sports Range Wednesday around 12:15 p.m., according to incident reports.

Activists Claim Oak Lawn Cops Put 14-Year-Old In Chokehold At Public Meeting, Demand Outside Investigation

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Oak Lawn police at the center of the third incident involving alleged police misconduct against a member of the Palestinian community.

St. Mary's School, Communities Rally Around Kindergartener After Medical Emergency

Orazio Castelli suffered a sudden seizure Aug. 22, caused by an underlying condition. He remains hospitalized in recovery.

Semi Vs. Work Van Crash At 71st And Harlem Sends 7 To Area Hospitals, 2 Critical

Bridgeview police and fire departments responded to a semi vs. work van crash with entrapment early Wednesday that injured seven people.

Girl's Encounter With Driver In Parking Lot Alarms Parents: New Lenox Police

A mother was concerned when the driver of a truck with out-of-state plates yelled at her daughter Monday evening, police said.

Bevy Of Switches, Guns, Pills, Cannabis And $14,000 Cash Found During Warrant Search, 3 Arrested: Sheriff

Three men are accused of trafficking switches that turn guns into machine guns in Chicago's South Side Ashburn neighborhood.

Orland Fire Protection District Mourns Retired Longtime Firefighter

John "JT" Teninty Jr. died Aug. 21 at 62. He served the Orland Fire Protection District for nearly three decades before retiring in 2018.

Wienermobile Swings By Fresh Tony's Stores In Bridgeview And Burbank

The iconic Oscar Wienermobile will be making stops at Tony's Fresh Market stores Friday, Sept. 4, in Bridgeview and Burbank.

New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Hosts 'Your Light Still Shines' Community Awareness Event

Aug. 27 event features education, resources, remembrance & hope while addressing mental health, suicide, substance use and recovery.

Water Lantern Festival Returns To Lemont

The event offers the lantern release, live music, local food vendors and interactive activities.

Son's Diagnosis With Heart Condition Inspires Homewood Woman's Fundraising Effort

Patti DeBoer's son was 15 when he was diagnosed with pediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a sometimes fatal heart condition.

Multi-Agency Resource Center Coming To Homewood For Area Residents Impacted By Tornado

Representatives from numerous agencies will be available during set hours Aug. 27–30, to connect residents with resources and assistance.

Village Of New Lenox To Host Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11

The ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 11 at the Firefighters Memorial in the Village Commons.

Man Found Unresponsive, Bolingbrook Police Ask Residents To Check Cameras

The man was found injured late Wednesday on Briarcliff Road.

100 Colleges, Trade Schools, Military Reps: College And Career Readiness Fair Coming To Tinley Park

Colleges & universities, military branches, apprenticeship programs, trades, and community organizations will be at the Sept. 10 event.

Chick-Fil-A Plans Approved In Bolingbrook

The Chick-Fil-A will be at a 2.69-acre property off of Boughton Road.