1 Killed In Crash With Bus | Drone Spoils Suspect's Hiding Spot | 3 Shot, 1 Dead | Teacher Took Own Life

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 15.

1 Killed In Head-On Crash With School Bus On Manhattan-Monee Road: Manhattan Fire

The crash happened Thursday morning on Manhattan-Monee Road near its intersection with Kankakee Street.

Drone Leads Police To Suspect After Chase: Police

The incident unfolded Monday evening in the 8900 block of Riviera Parkway, police said.

1 Dead, 2 Wounded In Morgan Park Shooting

The three men were discovered with gunshot wounds near 110th Street and Longwood Avenue.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Missing Teacher Linda Brown, 53, Found In Lake Michigan

The Cook County Medical Examiner said missing teacher Linda Brown, 53, recovered from Lake Michigan, took her own life by drowning.

Chicago Man Arrested For Tropical Smoothie Café Robbery: Tinley PD

The man turned himself in to police on Jan. 14, police said Thursday.

Kamala Harris Returns To Chicago Friday To Deliver Keynote Address At MLK Jr. Interfaith Breakfast

The former vice president will deliver the keynote address at the breakfast honoring community leaders contributions to Dr. King's legacy.

Senior Citizen Loses $19K In Phone Scam

The fake Chase Bank rep told the senior to send money to prove she wasn't engaged in "fraudulent activities," Palos Hills police said.

Chicago Bears vs. LA Rams: Crisis Center Raffling Off 2 Tickets To NFC Playoff Game

Raffle tickets can be purchased through 5 p.m. Jan. 17. $100 for one entry; $500 for six.

Southsiders For Peace Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice

The Southsiders for Peace will be staging a rally for peace and justice at 103rd Street and Western Avenue, Saturday, Jan. 17.

Bolingbrook Warehouse Lays Off 195 Workers

The Bolingbrook plant will close, according to the WARN notice.

130 Citations Issued In Holiday Traffic Safety Enforcement Push: Orland PD

Citations issued included seat belt violation, speeding and distracted driving, police said.

Countdown To Fleadh: Oak Forest Fleadh Back For 17th Year March 7

Oak Forest's 2026 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun including a 5K, parade, live music, and more, set for March 7.

Nicky V's Success 'Unreal': Owner Reflects After Openings Of New Lenox, Lemont, 2 Other Locations In 2025

Business grew in a burst in 2025 for South Side native and Frankfort resident Nick Versetto, the force behind Nicky V's.

Oak Forest Park District Receives $600K Grant, Will Make 'Major Updates' To Don Gorman Park

Upgrades will include rentable picnic pavilion with permanent bag boards, splash pad, new playground equipment and more, officials said.

New Micro-Event Space Approved By Frankfort Board

The new micro-event space would host private events and specialty workshops.

Lincoln-Way East Named To 2025 AP School Honor Roll

64 percent of seniors took at least one AP Exam at Lincoln-Way East.

Do You Make The Best Chili On The Block? Enter Palos Park's 'Chili In The Park' Cook Off

Cooks vie for top honors Saturday, Feb. 7, at 'Chili In The Park,' with a public tasting at the Palos Park Recreation Center. Register now.

Morgan Park Academy Launches 'Mini & Me' Early Childhood Program Just For Toddlers

Morgan Park Academy launches a new, weekly early childhood program for littles ages 18 months to 3 years and caregivers starting Jan. 26.