'Take Your Shot,' Man Taunted Cops | Man Found Dead, PD Probing | Driver Tried To Strangle Another: ISP

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 30.

Bodycam Released In Police Shooting Death Of Bradley Man Armed With Box Cutter: State Police

The shooting happened during a well-being check. The man armed with a bladed weapon kept advancing toward officers, police said.

Man, 77, Found Dead Inside Orland Park Home: Police

Heavy police activity was reported at the home in the 14100 block of Concord Drive Wednesday evening.

Semi Driver On Rampage Caused 8 Crashes, Tried To Strangle Other Driver On I-57: State Police

The incident happened Tuesday on I-57 northbound, state police said Thursday. A New Jersey man has been charged.

'Just Did My Job': Car Wash Manager Made 911 Call That Saved Pregnant Tinley Park Mother, Her Baby

Skyler Smith, 30, said he was running his routine duties at the Tinley Park Gas N Wash when he found Stacey Doranski unconscious.

Details Reveal Twisted Path Of Unenforced Electronic Monitoring For Man Accused Of Killing CPD Officer

Alphanso Talley, 26, accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, was in court Tuesday on an unrelated charge.

Calumet City Man Nabbed In Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge Burglaries Targeting ATMs: Police

The 18-year-old is charged in back-to-back burglaries targeting video gaming terminals and ATMs in Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge.

Cinco de Mayo Artisan Market Debuts At Tinley Park Brewery

The sip-and-shop market is set for Saturday, May 2 at Soundgrowler Brewing, and will feature three dozen vendors and artists.

Burglars Hit 2 Palos Hills Gaming Cafes, Stolen Acura SUV Spotted At Both Break-Ins: Cops

Both burglaries occurred during the overnight hours of April 24 at Darla's and Stella's gaming cafes, Palos Hills police said.

South Side Man Accused In Just My Luck Bar Burglary Targeting Video Gaming Machines

Dionus Neely, 21, believed to be part of a crew heisting video gaming terminals, is facing charges for the Just My Luck burglary.

Palos Park Women's Club Presents 'Pollinator Palooza' Saturday, At McCord Gallery

Learn how to start a garden that will attract pollinators and butterflies at the Palos Women's Club's Pollinator Palooza, Saturday, May 2.

'An Exceptional Choice': Decorated Veteran, 100, Tapped To Lead New Lenox Loyalty Day Parade

The May 3 parade will be led by a man who showed remarkable courage during wartime and served as a founding member of VFW Post 9545.

Tinley Art & Garden Market Returns, Makes Its Harmony Square Debut

The market is set for Saturday, May 9, at Harmony Square in downtown Tinley Park.

80 Vendors, Live Music, Family Fun: Save The Date For Homewood's Art & Garden Street Fair

A local favorite, the fair will be held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.

Planning Through Grief: Frankfort Attorney's Book Helps Families Dealing With Loss

Lawyer Allison Marketti wants to help families avoid the confusion and stress of dealing with loss without a clear plan in place.

Lemont Fire District Holds Groundbreaking For New Station

The new station will replace the current Station 1 at 15900 New Ave.

Lincoln-Way East Seniors Partner With Kindergarteners To Create Children's Books

The high school students wrote the stories, while Grand Prairie's kindergarteners did illustrations.

Southsiders For Peace Plan May Day Rally Saturday At 95th And Western

Southsiders for Peace will host a May Day Rally Saturday, May 2, at 95th and Western, where they're calling for "workers over billionaires."

Help Clean Up The Cal-Sag Channel For Chicago River Day, Volunteers Needed

Join the MWRD and Friends of the Chicago River to protect and restore the Cal-Sag Channel in Crestwood for Chicago River Day, Sat., May 9.