Man Found Strangled | Lifeguards Honored | Gun Buy-Back | New Cameras

Let's get you all caught up on the news making headlines in today's Top Southland Stories.

Body of Man With Cord Around Neck Found In Ford City Parking Lot

The death is being investigated as a homicide, Chicago police said.

Orland Park Lifeguards Honored For Rescuing Young Boy On Memorial Day

The group of teenagers were given the Lifesaving Award for their efforts in spotting and saving the boy at Centennial Park Aquatic Center.

Flossmoor Resident Debuts 'Flossmoor, Once More' Village Anthem

The song was sung publicly for the first time at the village's 'Zip Code Party' over the weekend.

St. Sabina Offers Additional $100 For Assault Weapons At Gun Turn-In

Chicago police will buy back guns Saturday, June 11, at St. Sabina Church, no questions asked.

New Lenox Police Install License Plate Reader Cameras To Solve Crimes

The village partnered with Flock Safety to install cameras, which capture vehicle traits, but that does not include facial recognition.

Former Orland Bowl Property Could Become Tesla Dealership: Planners

Orland Park Plan Commission will recommend the Village Board approve plans to turn the property into a dealership for the all electric car.

Mokena Native, 38, Killed In Las Vegas Crash Was A Loving Family Man

Steve Palmatier was killed in an accident that police said was caused by a drunk driver while and his family were en route to the airport.

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