Motorcycle Parade Ready To Roll | Octogenarian Walks 25,000 Miles

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Dec. 1.

No New Evidence After Saturday's Search For Frankfort Square Man
Luis Padilla, 55, was reported missing by his family on Nov. 15.

Bikers Ready Roll In Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
The 45th run of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade gets underway Sunday, Dec. 4, from Dan Ryan Woods, 85th and Western.

NFL Player Charles Leno Supports Christmas Without Cancer With ‘Leno Claus’ Grant
Former Chicago Bear and current Washington Commander OT Charles Leno selects Christmas Without Cancer as 'Leno Claus' recipient.

Mokena Octogenarian Inspired To Reach Milestones One Mile At A Time
Tom Sullivan set out to walk 1,000 miles in a year, but at age 87, has covered more than 25,000 miles and isn't planning on slowing down.

Tinley Park's Sarlas Named Student Laureate For Exemplary Service
The St. Xavier University nursing student plans to attend law school and wants to live out a mission of serving a cause bigger than herself.

Homewood Brewing Company Owner Focuses On The Finish Line, Not Bumps
Carmela Wallace broke ground this week on the brewery and restaurant she is opening in memory of her son, Juice WRLD, who died in 2019.

Mokena Couple Charged In PPP Loan Scam Set To Appear In Court
Joseph and Jennifer Wirtz were under investigation for 15 months before being arrested after police said they got $1.1 million in PPP loans.