Arrests In Man's Murder | Suspect Found Dead After Shootout | Motorcyclist Killed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 3.

2nd Man Charged In Oak Forest Homicide: Police

A second Chicago man has been charged in connection with the murder of an Elburn man found dead inside an Oak Forest home May 23.

• Blow To Head Killed Oak Forest Man, 'Many Pounds' Of Drugs Found In Home: Drugs were found in a hidden room in the home, and two men are now charged in the 54-year-old's death.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Homewood

Police said the crash happened near the 1200 block of 183rd Street.

Armed Robbery Suspect Found Dead Behind Restaurant After Shootout With Hickory Hills Cops

Hickory Hills police are waiting for autopsy reports to determine if the suspect was shot by police or if the wound was self-inflicted.

3 Charged In Christmas Day Armed Robbery At Oak Forest 7-Eleven: PD

The men allegedly conducted similar armed robberies in neighboring communities, police said.

Man, 23, Killed In Early Morning Crash: Coroner

A Romeoville man died following a crash at 159th and Harlem Avenue early Saturday, the Will County Coroner's Office said Sunday.

Burglars Empty Registers Of Cash, Steal Tip Jar In After Hours Burglary At Pappy's

Security cameras captured two people breaking into Pappy's Restaurant in Evergreen Park early Saturday morning, owners say.

After 300 Teens Crowd Flossmoor Street, Chief Explains How To Handle Massive Teen Parties

The gathering May 31 grew to 300 teens, Chief Carl Estelle said, in a public bulletin advising how best to handle similar incidents.

IL Woman Gets 2 Years, Must Pay Back $350,000 In COVID Rental Fraud Case

The woman filed paperwork claiming family members were landlords of properties to which they actually had no connection.

Tinley's Ale Trail Trolley Rolls Again For Summer Season

The popular trolley ride returns for the summer Wednesday, June 4, and runs weekly.

'Blue Island Gets Warped' Music Fest Features 10 Pop/Punk, EMO Tribute Bands At The Lyric

Blue Island Gets Warped all-ages, outdoor music fest features 10 pop/punk and EMO tribute bands Saturday, June 7, at the Lyric Theater.

St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Carnival 2025: Know Before You Go

The St. Catherine of Alexandria Carnival runs June 4 to June 8, featuring rides, games, raffles, bands and a beer garden in Oak Lawn.

2 Lincoln-Way West Juniors Ace ACT College Entrance Exam

Manhattan's Ethan Ferrucci and New Lenox's Ben Doggett are among 10 Lincoln-Way District 210 students with perfect scores this April.

Manhattan Fire District Awarded $32K Grant For Additional Safety Gear

A $32,000 grant from Earthrise Energy will fund the purchase of gear designed to reduce cancer risks to firefighters.

Fresh Beginnings Craft And Vendor Event Features Wide Array Of Cool Stuff At OL Pavilion

Over 80 local vendors and crafters gather Sunday, June 8 at the Oak Lawn Pavilion selling apparel, jewelry, decor, bath products and more.

250 Homes Participating In Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale

The bargain-hunting adventure will take place on June 6–7, and offers local residents the opportunity to seek out neighborhood treasures.

Len Scaduto, Known For His Grit, Led '71 OLCHS Spartan Basketball Team To 2nd IHSA Finish

Scaduto is best remembered for his 1970-71 Oak Lawn team, which finished 30-3 enroute to its 2nd-place finish at the 1971 IHSA Finals.

Enjoy Movies On The Green This Summer In Frankfort

A showing of "Shrek" is planned for June 10 at Breidert Green.

Multi-Platinum Rock Group Will Perform At Bolingbrook's LIV Golf Chicago Tournament

LIV Golf has announced a popular rock group will take the stage at the Bolingbrook Golf Club event.

Fridays On The Green Return June 6

This year's event series include live music, animal shows, puppets, bike-riding and more.

Franchise Restaurant Plans Move Forward In Frankfort

The new restaurant is planned for Route 30 and Frankfort Square Road.

Country Rocker To Headline RomeoFest

Romeoville has just announced the headliner of the August festival.