Teen Found Safe | Priest Cleared Of Sex Abuse | Filmmaker Finds Joy

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for March 21.

Missing Manhattan Teen Found Safe: A 'Monumental Relief', Dad Says
Lana Roemer, 16, was found safe Thursday, her family shared on social media. Her family is relieved to have her home.

Suspects Shoot At Owner In Interrupted Car Burglary: Orland PD
The owner awoke to suspects trying to get into his vehicles, police said. He approached them, and they fired at him.

New Lenox Woman Accused Of Stealing Political Signs: Police
Maureen Broderick, 65, was reportedly seen stealing a Lincoln-Way District 210 candidate's political signs.

Manhattan Rescue Farm's Hay Supply Dwindling, In Dire Need Of Help
Manhattan's HHH Ranch needs to raise money quickly to help replenish its hay supply to feed its many rescue animals.

Most Holy Redeemer Priest Cleared Of Child Sex Abuse Allegation
The Archdiocese of Chicago said it found "insufficient evidence" to a child molestation claim from 40 years ago made against Fr. Paul Guzman.

Mokena Filmmaker Finds Joy In Process Of Latest Film, Delays And All
Brad Podowski worked for five years, through the COVID-19 pandemic, on "Silent As The Grave" and learned to trust each step of the process.

'Boy With Half A Brain': Homewood Boy's Mom Shares Story Of Courage
Randall Walters Jr. has quite a story to be told, his mother said. He's living life with one brain hemisphere.

Flossmoor Names New Chief Of Police
Incoming chief Jerel Jones brings 16 years of experience in law enforcement. He currently serves as chief of police in Macomb, Illinois.

Justice Man Nabbed In Ruse Burglary: Cook County Sheriff
The man was found in his vehicle with the jewelry his accomplices stole from an elderly homeowner in Leyden Township, police said.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 20
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.