Animal Shelter In 'Crisis Mode' | Costumed Run | Comic Book Show

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Sept. 13.

At Capacity With Animals, South Suburban Humane Society In Crisis Mode

Flooded with animals in need of adoption, South Suburban Humane Society put out a call for help on social media Monday.

Costumed Characters Invited To Run In Scary At The Prairie 5K

The event is also open to non-costumed runners, and will also include a 1-mile run and a youth 100-yard dash.

Let Your Inner Geek Shine At The South Side Comic Book Show

Get in touch with your inner geek at the South Side Comic Book Show this Saturday, Sept. 17, at Shepard High School in Palos Heights.

New Lenox To Bid Farewell To Summer With Last Call Before Fall

Local breweries will be there Sept. 17 to toast the end of summer, and Friends of the New Lenox Parks will have its Empty Bowls fundraiser.

No Sexual Abuse Charges Against Flossmoor Teacher: State's Attorney

The teacher will remain on paid leave as of Sept. 12, district officials told Patch.

Marist Plans Campus Expansion, Buys Building In Palos Heights

The 75,000-square-foot complex will support Marist High School's college prep, athletic and arts, alumni and student recruitment programs.

For Her 108th Birthday, Send Homewood's Oldest Resident A Card

Mary Cantway will turn 108 on Sept. 30, and the Village is asking anyone interested to send her a birthday card and well wishes.

Concealed-Carry Holder Shoots 13-Year-Old Breaking Into His Car: Cops

Chicago police said the man and boy were both armed. The boy was taken to Comer Children's Hospital with a gunshot wound in the leg.

OFHS Soccer Fights Childhood Cancer At Sept. 20 Home Game

The Oak Forest High School Soccer booster organization will hold a fundraiser for childhood cancer awareness, to be held Sept. 20.

Orland Park Family Honors Late Son With Charity Christmas Tree Sale

The Peck family lost their 20-year-old son to sudden cardiac arrest. In his honor, they're joining a special fundraising effort.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Ruby

Ruby is a 2-year-old long-haired female cat.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of September 12

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.