Cops Shoot, Kill Man Threatening Woman's Life | Man Lurking In Daycare | Teen Had Loaded Gun | 'Find Dan Day'

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Feb. 19.

Palos Hills Cops Shoot, Kill Suspect In Domestic Dispute

The man was threatening to shoot his girlfriend and her children, when a "police involved shooting" occured, Palos Hills police said.

Orland Hills, 36, Man Charged With Trespassing After Found Inside Daycare In Early Morning: Tinley Park PD

He was seen inside the business before 6 a.m. Tuesday, and fled before police arrived, officials said. A drone helped find him.

16-Year-Old Charged; Found With Stolen, Loaded Handgun: Police

The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Joliet.

Daughter Hopes 'National Find Dan Day,' Will Generate New Leads For Dan Davis, 59, Missing 3 Months

Wendy Davis hopes that "National Find Dan Day," Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, will generate new leads for her missing father, Dan Davis, 59.

2 Injured, 1 In Critical Condition After Two-Vehicle Crash On Manhattan-Monee Road: Manhattan Fire

The crash happened at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, officials said.

Community Asked To Rally For Family Of 'Bright, Loving Little Girl' Who Died After Crash, Brother Recovering

Ombre Mangram, 10, died days after a crash in Kankakee Co. Her brother survived. Their family is raising funds for her funeral, his care.

Masked Kids Caught On Video Banging On, Breaking Window At New Lenox Home: NLPD

The incident happened Feb. 16 in the 2600 block of Meadow Path.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2026

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2026 Lenten season.

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready To Serve Up Pierogi For Easter Dinner

No pre-orders. It's first come, first served on sale dates in late-March.

New Lenox School District 122 Approves Full-Day Kindergarten Beginning 2027–2028

Decision reflects D122's "continued commitment to strengthening early childhood education and supporting student success from the start..."

Lockport Woman's Club Boatyard Park Plans Move Forward

The City Council approved two contracts for the playground.

Tinley's Hailstorm Brewing To Host Watch Party For Craft Beer Hall Of Fame Induction

The induction ceremony is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, and will be live-streamed at select breweries across the country.

Brooks Middle School Teacher Named Finalist For 2026 ISBE Teacher Of The Year

Ghazala Manzoor has more than 25 years of experience in education, including 18 years in the classroom.

Frankfort Holds Open House To Discuss Downtown Planning Study

The meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the lower level of Trail's Edge Brewing Company, 20 Kansas St.

Flossmoor Youth Org Expands Access To IGNITE After-School Program With Pay-What-You-Can Model

You Matter 2 has implemented pay-what-you-can pricing, to give middle school kids across the south suburbs access to its programming.

Homewood Restaurant Madness Invites Diners To Support Local Restaurants And Get Rewarded

Restaurant Madness runs March 1–15 in Homewood, featuring special discounts and prix fixe menus at 19 participating restaurants.

Deep-Fried Naked Chicken Wings Offered For Limited Time At Fry The Coop

Fry the Coop is adding wings to its fiery menu for a limited time at all Chiagoland locations, including its original location in Oak Lawn.

Hills Chamber Seeks Businesses, Vendors, Crafters For Popular Community Expo

The Hills Chamber is taking applications from businesses, vendors and crafters for the popular community expo to be held March 21.