2 Shot In Gun Trafficking Sting | 3 Cars Stolen From Metra Lots | Shots Fired From Moving Vehicle

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 11.

Federal Agent, CPD Officer Shoot 2 Amid Gun Trafficking Operation In Country Club Hills: ATF

The incident happened and 189th and Loretto Lane Tuesday evening.

Manhattan Man, 18, Charged After Shots Fired From Moving Vehicle: PD

The shots fired incident happened late Tuesday night in the area of Brynn and Brett drives, police said.

Multiple Vehicles Stolen Or Burglarized At Oak Forest Metra Lots, Police Ramp Up Patrols: PD

Three vehicles were stolen and two burglarized in the last two weeks at two Metra commuter lots, Oak Forest police said.

Second Arrest Made In La Cocina De Mama Restaurant Burglary Targeting Gaming Machines

A 24-year-old Chicago man is believed to be part of a crew that targeted video gaming machines in Oak Lawn and Worth, OLPD said.

2 Years After Son's Death, Oak Forest Family Keeps His Name, Passion For The Trades Alive

David O'Donnell, 27, died in 2024 after falling 120 feet from a scaffold. His parents are doing all they can to see his name live on.

Cook County Property Tax Bills Delayed Again, County Says

Two-month delay expected; no-interest loans will help schools, libraries, parks, fire districts and other taxing bodies, County says.

Music Room Named In Honor Of Late Arbor Park Band Director Who Was Students' 'Biggest Fan'

Beloved band director Roger Kellogg retired in 2011, and died in May 2025. The school honored his legacy by naming the music room after him.

Lockport's Old Canal Days Thursday Events Canceled Due To Storms

"We appreciate your understanding and continued support of Old Canal Days," the Chamber said.

After The Storm: Power Outages, Downed Wires And Road Closures Left In Storm's Wake

Storm damage updates and alerts for Oak Lawn, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Palos, Alsip-Crestwood and Beverly-Mt. Greenwood.

'Silver Bells' Saved: Stranded Kitten Discovered By Cyclist Gets Second Chance At Silver Cross Hospital

The 6-week-old calico was found alone on the side of the road, by a cyclist passing through Joliet on a cross-country trek.

Zero Tolerance For Lawlessness At Teen Takeovers, Flossmoor Police Chief Warns

Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle wants kids to have fun this summer, but to also play by the rules.

Village's Free Concert Series Kick Off, First Show Rescheduled Due To Weather

Concerts in the Park are on select Thursdays. Centennial Park West Concert Series shows are on set weekends. All at Centennial Park West.

Palos Heights Man Makes LBM Journal's '40 Under 40' List

Jacob Kalabich, 26, vice president of Acme Lumber and Building Materials in Chicago, is named to the lumber industry's '40 Under 40' list.

The $19.48 Campaign: Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Fundraiser Celebrates Women Veterans Recognition Day

FVM encourages community members to share the names of Flossmoor women veterans as they make their $19.48 donations.

Credit Union 1 Offers Discounted Concert Tickets For Tinley Residents

Tickets for select shows are $30 for Tinley Park residents. Limit of four per person.

Homer Glen Approves $2.5M Sanitary Sewer Line Project

The project will extend the existing sewer line to unserved parcels along Cedar Road and 159th Street.