Carjacking On Hospital Campus | Fatal DUI | Rally For Weatherman

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Patient Carjacks Woman At Silver Cross Hospital Campus: NLPD

The incident happened just before 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Driver In Fatal Crash Charged With DUI: New Lenox PD

The crash happened on Route 30 near Aldi Sunday around 8 p.m.

• RELATED: New Lenox Woman, 80, Dies After Sunday Crash: Coroner
  • A driver who died after a crash at Route 30 and Cooper Road Sunday night has been identified.

Manhattan Asked To Rally For Beloved Weatherman Battling Illness

Daniel Casper is a fixture in Manhattan, and has given of himself for years to help residents. Now they're being asked to give back.

Help Raise Money For CPD Bulletproof Vests By Eating Pancakes

"Get Behind The Vest," pancake breakfast is set for Feb. 22, with other events planned to raise money to buy police vests for CPD officers.

St. Patrick Among More Church Closings, Mergers For Diocese Of Joliet

St. Patrick will amalgamate with St. Joseph's in Manhattan. St. Boniface in Monee impacted, too.

Kid-Owned Brands Showcased Saturday In Youth Entrepreneur Fair At MVCC

Kids ages 6-14 from south suburban schools display their unique products and services Saturday, Feb. 22, at Moraine Valley Community College.

Manhattan's Agave Azul Gets A Revamp, Will Reopen As 'Flor de Fuego'

New owner Jennifer Barrientos is excited to reintroduce the restaurant, honoring its old favorites and debuting new additions.

Big Shoulders Fund Named Grand Marshal In 2025 South Side Irish Parade

Big Shoulders Fund tapped grand marshal, and Brother Rice High School's Mount Sion program named honoree in 2025 South Side Irish Parade.

New Dunkin' Under Construction In Homer Glen

The new location should open in a few months.

Frankfort Police Department Introduces New K-9 Officer in Training

Pax is a Labrador Retriever, and is currently in an intensive training program focused on tracking and narcotics detection.

Flossmoor Appoints New Police Chief

Trustees on Monday approved Carl Estelle's appointment. Estelle has served as Director of Police Services since August 2024.

Meet The Candidate Night Set At Gaelic Park In Oak Forest

The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 20. Five candidates are confirmed to be in attendance.

Lincoln-Way East Holds Winter Signing Day For Student-Athletes

16 student athletes participated in the winter signing day.