Woman Tries To Set Man Ablaze: Cops | Arrest In Crash That Killed Boy | Beloved Coach Dies After Cancer Fight

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 2.

Woman Doused Man In Lighter Fluid, Tried To Set Him On Fire After Finding Him With Another Woman: Cops

The Kankakee woman is also alleged to have broken into the man's home. The man's garage and two cars were later found ablaze.

Man, 36, Charged In Crash That Killed Homewood Teen: Police

The March 22 crash at 183rd and Governors Highway killed a 14-year-old Homewood boy.

'Our Favorite Warhead': Beloved Football Coach Remembered For Heart, Passion & Strength In Leadership

Coach Gerald "Jerry" Grohn died March 24 after a long cancer battle. His leadership touched the lives of athletes across the south suburbs.

Residents Line Route To Holy Sepulchre After Private Funeral For CFD Michael Altman

A private service was held Tuesday for fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman at Blake Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn.

La Grange Park Man Found Dead In Lemont Forest Preserve: Coroner

The man was pronounced dead Monday; a final cause of death is not yet given, the Will County Coroner's Office said.

Walmart To Close Matteson Facility, More Than 100 Employees To Be Laid Off

The corporation filed notice of the pending closure and layoffs on March 27. Employees were told of the closure in February.

South Suburban Police Target Speeders Distracted And Impaired Drivers On Harlem Avenue

South suburban police in nine towns will increase patrols on Harlem Avenue, targeting speeders, distracted and impaired drivers in April.

Natural Gas Leak Prompts Police, Fire Presence At Mokena Plaza: PD

The natural gas leak was within a shopping plaza at 191st and Everett Lane, police said.

Still A Raider, Olympic Gold Medalist Abbey Murphy Returns To Most Holy Redeemer

Once a Raider, always a Raider. Evergreen Park native and Olympic gold medalist Abbey Murphy visited her old school for a special assembly.

Head To Romeoville's Deer Crossing Park For A Movie Under The Stars

The movie, "Zootopia 2," will be shown June 8 at the park.

Lockport Honors LTHS Girls Wrestling Team

Lockport took second place in the team standings at the girls wrestling state finals.

Frankfort Chamber Hosts Annual Community Golf Outing June 12

The Hawaiian-themed event will include golf, networking, dinner, drinks and raffles.

Palos Park Police Recruit Area Volunteers For Spring 2026 CERT Training Course

Palos Park police are recruiting Palos-area residents for a 7-week Community Emergency Response Team training program starting April 22.

New Lenox Releases Jam-packed Summer 2026 Event Lineup

Food Fight: Taco Fest, Farmers Market both back again. Five shows in Summer Concert Series. Check out what's lined up at The Commons.

Homewood Fire Deputy Chief To Retire After 2 Decades Of Service: Village

The Village on Wednesday announced the retirement of Steve DeJong.