Police Shoot, Kill Man Holding 'Bladed Weapon' | 'Suspicious Van' Debunked | Child Sex Abuse Material Arrest

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 9.

Bradley Police Shoot, Kill Man Armed With ‘Bladed Weapon': ISP

The man disobeyed officers' commands and kept advancing toward them, state police said.

Report Of Suspicious Van Chasing Girl Unfounded: What New Lenox Police Say Really Happened

A scanner report about a man pursuing a young girl in a van sparked concern in New Lenox Tuesday.

Beecher Man, 45, Charged With Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Material

The man turned himself in to sheriff's deputies after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Lansing Man, 21, Found With Loaded Handgun & Silencers, Cocaine And Other Drugs: Cook Co. Sheriff

The man faces felony drug and weapon charges following his April 2 arrest.

South Holland Woman Gets Prison Time For Bilking $1.8M From IL Dept. Of Education

The woman was a former executive of a Chicago-area nonprofit that provided after-school programs to schools in the Chicago area.

Frankfort Police Warn Of Scam Calls Asking For Donations

"If you're ever unsure whether a call is real, feel free to reach out to us directly," the department said.

L-W D210 Welding Contest Draws 88 Competitors, Doles Out $130K In Prizes, Awards & Scholarships

The contest welcomed the largest audience to date, with 500 attendees including speakers, industry partners, judges, parents and admin.

Lincoln-Way District 210 Achieves 'Historic' Aa3 Bond Rating

The District has been able to increase its rating over the past 10 years.

Stacy Holland, Wife Of Former Frankfort Mayor, Dies

Holland was the District 210 director of community relations and helped launch the Lincoln-Way Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Pioneer Elementary Parent Secures $4K Donation To School's Library

The donation will be used to provide books to Pioneer students.

Tinley Park Environmental Commission Plans Week Of Events To Celebrate Earth Day

Activities begin with the annual Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 18.

Mokena Village Clean-up Event Set, Volunteers Needed

The cleanup event is set for Saturday, April 11. Volunteers will work in several locations throughout Mokena.