1 Dead In Crash | Security Flags 'Hateful' Comments At HS | Search For 911 Hero | Dead Animal Dumped Not Dog

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, April 28.

1 Dies In Fiery Crash At Central Avenue And 110th Street

A fatal car accident shut down Central Avenue for several hours Sunday on the Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn border.

Pregnant Tinley Park Mom, Baby Saved By Stranger After Brain Aneurysm; Now She Wants To Find Hero 911 Caller

Stacey Doranski suffered a medical emergency on Christmas Eve 2025. A 911 call saved her and her baby's life—and she's so grateful.

'Potentially Hateful' Online Comments Prompt Investigation At Lincoln-Way East: Sheriff

The sheriff's office said deputies spoke to a local juvenile suspect and their family after concerning comments were made online.

Decomposing Animal Body Found Dumped In Trash Bag Was Raccoon: Will County

The body was found on a road shoulder in Monee. Decomposition made it difficult to determine its species without testing, an official said.

Man Handed 8-Year Sentence For Events Leading To Officer Krystal Rivera's Deadly Shooting

Jaylin Arnold, 28, pleaded guilty to a gun charge in exchange for an 8-year sentence, reports said.

Frankfort Woman's Organ Donor Story Touches Viewers In New DocuSeries

The three-episode series, GIFTED: The Docuseries, came out earlier this month on Vimeo On Demand.

Fire Consumes Truck In Driveway, Crews Extinguish Blaze Before It Destroys Home: New Lenox Fire

The fire happened Thursday morning in the 1700 block of Tomahawk Ridge.

'A Big Gamble': Pizza Mia Owner's Leap Of Faith, Dedication Still Paying Off Nearly 4 Decades Later

Dave Dombrowski opened his first Pizza Mia location in 1991, at 20 years old. Today, it has 2 locations thriving.

New Registration Date For Orland Fire District's Kid Camp, Junior Cadet Program

Programs are expected to fill quickly. Registration available online only.

Orland Park Police K9 Graduates From Nation’s First Crisis Response Therapy Canine Program

K9 Holly and handler Officer Przislicki were one of 11 therapy canine teams from seven agencies across Illinois certified in the program.

Manhattan Locks In $32M Budget, Focuses On Safer Roads, Equipment Maintenance & Infrastructure Investment

Manhattan officials earlier this week signed off the Village's FY2027 budget.

Monthly Vehicle Fee Kicks In May 1 For Flossmoor Residents

The fee replaces the vehicle sticker in the village.

Flossmoor School District 161 Recognized With 2025–26 Bilingual Education Award

The district will receive a $10,000 award to support the implementation of new and impactful opportunities for English Learner students.

Mokena's Curtain Call Theatre To Stage 'Witty, Deeply Moving' Play 'The Curious Savage'

Shows are June 12–14 and June 19–21. Tickets are on sale now.

Frankfort's Movies On The Green 2026 Line-Up Released

Three movies are set for this summer, and all will be held at dusk (about 8:15 p.m.) on Breidert Green.

Marist Junior Kenny Dewes Achieves Rare, Perfect 36 ACT Score

The Oak Lawn teen and St. Catherine of Alexandria graduate hopes to pursue aerospace engineering and work for NASA.

Frankfort's Operation Playground Foundation Gives $25K Donation To Support Dog Park Renovation

The donation will support the relocation and renovation of the Bark Park in Frankfort.

Concept To Build Data Center On Hospital Property Floated Before Blue Island City Council

Blue Island City Council vows total transparency and community input into a plan to build a data center on the MetraSouth property.