Another Dead Dog Dumped | Man, 25, Killed By Semi | Missing Mom, Infant Twins Safe | Construction Site Theft

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

Another Dead Dog Found Dumped In Trash Bag In Will County: Sheriff's Office

The dog's body was found in Monee on Tuesday afternoon, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing Dolton Mom, Twin Infant Boys Found Safe: Report

The teen mother and her twin boys reported missing Sunday were found safe within 24 hours, family told Fox 32 Chicago.

Kankakee Man, 25, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Semi On I-57: Coroner

The man was struck on I-57 southbound near US-45/52 Monday morning.

Blue Island Man Accused Of Stealing Building Materials From Shepard Construction Site

Thousands of dollars worth of bundled pipe and steel beams were stolen from a secured area where the Shepard field house is being built.

Weber Grill Restaurant Holding Job Fair For Orland Location Ahead Of Opening

Management is hiring for all positions for the new Orland Park restaurant coming to 142nd and LaGrange Road.

American Red Cross to Honor Flossmoor Doctor As 2026 Education Hero

LaMenta Conway founded I Am Abel Foundation, an organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Manhattan Launches Safety Study For U.S. Route 52, Community Input Essential

Funded by a $100K grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the study will incorporate crash data and other key factors.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set In Orland Park

Residents are encouraged to clean out medicine cabinets to keep drugs from falling into the wrong hands. Take Back Day is April 25.

Francis Road Over I-80 Bridge Replacement Begins April 27: IDOT

The bridge replacement will mean road closure and detours. The project is expected to be completed in December.

Trash Bash And Shred Event Set For Saturday At Dan Ryan Woods-Central

Make your spring cleaning more sustainable by recycling your hard-to-dispose-of items, Saturday, April 25 at Dan Ryan-Central Woods.

Catherine's Caring Cause Founded By Late Mercy Sisters Will Cease Operations In November

The charity founded by nonagenarian nuns to help asylum seekers bussed to Chicago will cease operations after three extraordinary years.

Beverly Theatre Guild Closes Out 63rd Season With 'Shrek: The Musical'

BTG closes out the season with the family favorite 'Shrek: The Musical,' April 24-26 in The Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy.

New Coffee Shop Plans Move Forward In Frankfort

This would be among the first Chicago area location for the business.

Athens Park Grand Opening Set For Saturday

Stop by Lemont's newest park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday for grand opening festivities.

Lemont's Market On Canal Returns May 3

Over 60 vendors, live music, food trucks and more will be at the street market.

Frankfort Teen Wins First Place At Robotics Competition

The Lincoln-Way East freshman recently competed in the Southworks Engineering and Robotics Olympics.