Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 17.
The man was shot by the person he tried to rob, police said.
Prosecutors said surveillance video showed the student firing the bus aide's unattended gun over another student's head into the bus window.
The Castelli family, who own Frankie's Est. 1988 in Tinley Park, said 5-year-old Orazio faces another brain surgery and ongoing recovery.
Cook County Sheriff's Police found the stockpile of hair styling tools on Sept. 10.
The Lockport restaurant said it hopes this is "simply a pause, not a goodbye."
Due to the passage of time, the cause and manner of death for Dan Davis, 59, missing for three months were determined inconclusive.
The bat was found Sept. 15 in the 15300 block of Kilpatrick, officials said.
The elderly woman told Palos Hills police a man came to her door wearing construction gear and said he needed to check her appliances.
Silver Raven Tattoo will host a fundraiser offering $100 and $200 tattoo designs, with half of tattoo proceeds going to NAWS.
Foster-based rescue Kitties for Keeps will host a cat adoption event and donation drive Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Alsip-Crestwood Library.
The Village invites the community to a full day of celebrating the wonders of nature on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Complimentary acupuncture treatments will be offered, focusing on supporting stress, anxiety and grief.
Oak Lawn Community High School class of 1976 will hold its 50-year reunion Oct. 10 at the Hilton Oak Lawn. RSVP by Sept. 26.
Stop by Halal Fest at Hometown Mercy Mosque Saturday, Sept. 19, for delicious food, entertainment, cultural booths, pony rides and more.
Julia Yock, 15, is among the youngest to win the title. She seeks to share the importance of how mental and physical health are connected.
The new practice provides support for kids, teens, adults and families.
Completed Vote By Mail ballot envelopes may be returned by mail or to a designated Vote By Mail ballot drop box in Will County.
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