School Shooting Threat, 1 In Custody | Not Guilty Plea In Toddler's Slaying | Brothers Arrested In Drug Sting

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 24.

1 In Custody, School Shooting Threat To Central Middle School Not Credible: PD

The statement claiming a school shooting was planned at Central Middle School was shared via TikTok and other social media.

Lawyer 'Very Worried' About Corie Walsh, Wants Her Hospitalized: 'She Was Psychotic' At Time Of Son's Death

Family was at the courthouse in support of the Frankfort mom accused of killing her toddler: "They all know this is not who she is."

Cocaine, Ecstasy, Guns Found: Brothers, 1 Other Man Arrested After Raid At Sauk Village Home, Sheriff Says

The stash was discovered Sept. 11 amid a narcotics sales investigation, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

More Gaming Machines Damaged In Latest Smash & Grab, This Time In Lockport: Sheriff

The burglary in Lockport happened a few minutes after a "suspicious incident" involving masked suspects in Homer Glen, police said.

Markham Man Gets 15 Years In Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution: U.S. Attorney

Orlando Dampier, 47, pleaded guilty to the drug charges in May. He was sentenced Sept. 16.

OLCHS Girls Cross Country Runner Stops Race To Help Opposing Injured Runner Get Medical Attention

Villarreal praised for suspending her race to help an injured runner from opposing school get medical during a recent cross country meet.1

D113A Referendum Q&A: Superintendent Talks Rate Increase, Plans For 40 New Classrooms

Voters will be asked to approve a limiting rate increase to fund expansions at all four schools. Here's how much it would cost taxpayers.

New Exhibit Opening At Lockport Gallery

The exhibition, "Dancing for Our Tribe: Potawatomi Tradition in the New Millennium," opens Oct. 9.

Mokena Family Fall Fest Features Beer Tent, Live Music, Carnival & Kids' Activities

The event is set for Oct. 1–4 at Yunker Farm and The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center.

All Treat, No Trick! Oak Forest Extends Trick-Or-Treat Hours For 2026

Extra time to trick-or-treat in Oak Forest this year, with Halloween falling on a Saturday.

Beloved Orland Nonprofit Treasure Chest Foundation Gets New Leader

New executive director launches strategic growth initiative as nonprofit celebrates 30 years of serving children with cancer.

Alsip, Garden Homes Firefighters Plan Project Fire Buddies Fall Fest Saturday At Reilly's Daughter

Alsip and Garden Homes firefighters will host the Project Fire Buddies Fall Fest Saturday, Sept. 26 at Reilly's Daughter.

JCPenney Leases Retail Space In Burbank To Replace Ford City Store

Sources tell Patch that JCPenney hopes to reopen by Black Friday in the Dave's Furniture and Mattress Outlet space in Burbank.