Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The crash took place Friday afternoon at Wilmington-Peotone and Center roads, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.
Cardinal Blase Cupich sends letters informing parishes that a child sex abuse allegation against Fr. Kenneth Fleck is deemed "unfounded."
"Despite being incapacitated, Jane Doe pleaded with him to wear a condom. The fraternity brother allegedly refused," a civil suit alleges.
Prosecutors also received Walgreens records as the Frankfort mom's lawyers maintain she was suffering from psychosis during the killing.
Kristina Tidewell was last seen Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. near her home at 171st and 80th Avenue, police said.
The store manager called 911 when he saw the man inside the closed business on the live security camera, Oak Lawn police said.
The Chicago Ridge man's distinctive tattoos appeared consistent with those of the former employee, police said.
"Out of an abundance of caution, we closed our petting zoo as soon as we were contacted, and it will stay closed until further notice."
Gary Kasper's last day will be Oct. 30, the City said Monday. He begins his new role in Kankakee on Nov. 2.
The two victims were found inside the vehicle Thursday night, police said. Police said it appears to be an isolated incident.
The man's mom said FBI agents asked if her son had "problems with the government" taking computers and Morton salt from home, reports said.
The incident happened at Food N Fuel in the early morning hours Thursday.
The Lincoln-Way Marching Band joined more than 60 other groups competing Oct. 23–24.
The teen had last seen around 6:45 p.m. Friday, police previously said.
Zvonar is the first and only head football coach in the history of the Griffins.
No pre-orders! It's first come, first served on sale dates in November.
Menu features Croffles, a croissant-waffle hybrid, cakes and pastries, gelato, coffee and matcha drinks, smoothies and more.
Kids can wear their costumes and head over to Worth Township Center in Alsip Wednesday, Oct. 28, for trunk or treat.
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