Man, 54, Dies In Jet Ski Accident | Father & Son Found Shot In Head | Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Crash

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

Monee Man, 54, Dies In Jet Ski Accident On Kankakee River: Coroner

The man died after a jet ski accident near Wilmington Saturday, according to friends who've started a fundraiser for his family.

Motorcyclist Killed In Tinley Park Crash ID'd: Medical Examiner

The man killed in a crash with a motorcycle and pickup truck Friday night in Tinley Park has been identified.

Father & Son Found Shot In Head On Father's Day: Kankakee Police

The man and his son were found in the front yard of a residence. The man survived. His son, 40, died, police said.

Man Fake Falls On 6-Year-Old Girl, Then Sexually Assaults Her In Front Of Mom: CPD

006th District Chicago Police said the child was with her mother when a man pretended to fall on the child, then sexually assaulted her.

Fugitive Bridegroom Charged In Murder Of Burbank Bride Extradited To U.S.: FBI

A year after his capture in Mexico, Arnoldo Jimenez is extradited to U.S. to face first-degree murder charge of his Burbank bride in 2012.

Romeoville Man Charged With Felony After Spitting On Cop: Police

The man is charged with aggravated battery to a peace officers and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

Restaurant Heavily Damaged By Early Morning Fire In Oak Lawn

Mashawee Guy Restaurant in Oak Lawn suffered significant damage in an early morning blaze Monday

Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Jackpot Expected To Exceed $1 Million In Wednesday's Drawing

Park Lawn's progressive raffle keeps rolling over, where the jackpot is expected to exceed $1M for the June 24 drawing. Tickets on sale now.

Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Stella's Gaming Cafe Second Time In Palos Hills

Four gaming machines were heavily damaged at Stella's Gaming Cafe, where burglars stole the cash boxes, Palos Hills police reports say.

Ribs, Live Music, Fireworks: Debut 'Tinley Country Fest' Fires Up A Jam-packed July 4 Weekend

Tinley Country Fest is set for July 3–5 at the 80th Avenue Metra Station lot.

Fireworks, Food Trucks, Live Music: Mokena's July 3 Celebration & Food Truck Fest Set

The free event will be held at Main Park on Friday, July 3. It will feature food trucks, live music, and fireworks.

'Once In A Lifetime' New Lenox July 4 Celebration: 'Eye Of The Tiger' Rocker To Perform, Mural Unveiling Set

Free rock concert, fireworks, debut of public art project mark July 4 and nation's 250th birthday.

Lincoln-Way District 210 Approves New Superintendent Starting In 2028

Michael Duback, who currently is Chief School Business Official, will take over as Superintendent in 2028.

Bidders Wanted! Flossmoor’s Garden Art & More Online Auction Now Open

The online auction is open until July 10.

LTHS Foundation Recognizes Teacher, Bus Driver With Annual Awards

Teacher Brandan Morrone and bus driver John LaValle earned annual awards based on their service to the District and its students.

Fireworks In The Beer Garden At Gaelic Park: Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration Set

Gaelic Park again hosts Oak Forest's Independence Day Celebration, set for Saturday, June 27. Tickets required in advance.