Man Shoots, Kills Father: Cops | Accidental Shooting Leads To Standoff | Park District Calls Out Vandals

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 7.

Son, 18, Charged In Deadly Shooting Of Father In Oak Lawn

The 18-year-old is to appear Thursday for a pre-detention hearing on a first-degree murder charge at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself, Barricades Himself Inside Home: Mokena Police

The incident happened Tuesday evening in the 10500 block of Sharon Lane.

Mokena Park District Calls Out Kids Who Damaged Picnic Tables At Main Park

One juvenile involved has since come forward.

'It Was All God': Tinley Park Woman, Car Wash Manager Who Saved Her Life Meet Face-To-Face

After four months of wondering if she'd ever find her hero, Stacey Doranski met Skyler Smith in person Monday.

Oak Forest Gaming Café Hit In Burglary: PD

The burglary happened at Dotty's, 6070 W. 159th. St. in the early morning hours Monday, police said.

Patron Pulls Knife At McDonald's When Told He Couldn't Park In Handicap Spot: Report

The patron had apparently fled before Palos Hills police arrived, reports said.

New Lenox Police K9 Presence Is Only A Drill, No Threat To Public: NLPD

New Lenox residents might notice increased police presence and K9 officers deployed in various places this week. It's a training exercise.

$1.4 Million La Grange Road Project Starts In Frankfort

The project should be finished in September.

Lincoln-Way Central Flower Sale To Benefit District 210's Transition Program

The May 9 sale benefits the Transition program for special services students that focuses on job readiness and transitioning out of school.

Oak Forest Police Chief To Retire After 3 Decades With Department

Chief Scott Durano has announced his retirement. His last day will be May 29.

Mystery 'Rock Legend' Added To New Lenox Summer Concert Lineup: Village

The Village on Tuesday afternoon teased the addition of another concert to the already packed lineup of shows coming to the Commons.

Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Eddie 9V, Back Country Boys Headline Southside Summer Festival At Marist

Circle July 18 for Southside Summer Festival presented by Marist featuring Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Eddie 9V and Back Country Boys.

Mai Fest 2026 Kicks Off Summer Street Fair Season Saturday In Blue Island

Blue Island Mai Fest is back Saturday, May 9, featuring over 100 artisans, live music, food, libations, and more on Olde Western Avenue.

LTHS Board Approves Addition Of Girls Flag Football Team

Girls flag football was first sanctioned by IHSA in the 2024-25 school year.

Downtown Lemont Parking Garage Closes For Three Weeks Due To Repairs

Phase 2 of the parking garage repairs is due to start on May 11.

Orland's Bridge Teen Center Hosts Month-Long Membership Event

May is declared "membership month," and an opportunity for people to learn about all the center has to offer, free of charge.