20 Years For Hate Crime | Woman Dies At Gym | 1,500 Child Sex Images, 48 Yrs In Prison | ICE Arrest At PD

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 29.

Man Sentenced To 20 Years After Lockport Heights Hate Crime Shooting

John Shadbar, 72, was charged in 2024 with attempted murder and a hate crime after the shooting of his neighbor in her backyard.

Woman, 36, Dies After Medical Emergency At Tinley Park LA Fitness: ME

First responders were on the scene at 184th and Convention Center Drive Tuesday evening for a woman experiencing a medical emergency.

Park Forest Man Found With 1,500 Images Of Child Sex Abuse Sentenced To 48 Years In Prison: U.S. Attorney

The man 35, trafficked images of one minor, using them to barter and build his collection, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty last year.

Bolingbrook Releases Video Of ICE Arrest In Police Station Lobby

Police were "not involved in the planning or execution of the federal action that occurred and (do) not engage in immigration enforcement."

1 Detained As Police Execute Search Warrant At Tinley Park Home: PD

The police presence is in the 17600 block of Dover Court, police said.

Chicago Man, 37, ID'd As Driver Killed In Peotone Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Tuesday morning on Wilmington-Peotone Road near 104th Avenue.

Man Killed After Jumping Off Interstate To Quarry Below: Police

Officers responded to the quarry after receiving a report of a dead person, police said.

Trio Robs Cell Phone Store, Pistol Whips Owner, 1 In Custody, 2 At Large

The trio came into the store and began ripping the security cameras out from the walls, Palos Hills police said.

'The Lovers Market' To Feature 3 Dozen Artists, Makers At Tinley Park Brewery

The market is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at Soundgrowler Brewing.

'First Of Its Kind' Amazon Development Sets Itself Apart From Soon-To-Close Amazon Fresh: Orland Mayor

The Orland development "reflects where Amazon is heavily investing next," Dodge said, after news Amazon Fresh will close all stores.

Blood Donors Urgently Needed This Week To Sustain Illinois Supply, Center Says

Donations are down amid frigid winter temps and snow. Versiti Blood Center is urgently seeking O-negative and O-positive blood donors.

Village, Community Coalition To Host DEA Agent In Drug Abuse & Awareness Talk

The drug education presentation is set for Wednesday, Feb. 4 in New Lenox.

Doomsday Clock Advances Closer Than Ever To 85 Seconds Before Midnight

"Humanity has not made sufficient progress on the existential risks that endanger us all," the Atomic Bulletin of Scientists warn.

Black Oak Celebrates Tenth Anniversary In Oak Lawn

Black Oak Tavern and Restaurant celebrates ten years in Oak Lawn all weekend long, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 with giveaways, music and specials.

Lemont High School Named To AP Honor Roll For Third Straight Year

LHS has earned AP Honor Roll "Silver" recognition for the third straight year.

Lincoln-Way Journalism Students Recognized At Conference

Students from East, Central, and West earned recognition across multiple categories.