Stabbed 18 Times | 2nd Grader Mourned | Cop Killed In Crash ID'ed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Attempted Homicide Charges Filed After Man Stabbed 18 Times In Lockport: Cops

A 19-year-old from Elwood has been charged after stabbing a man 18 times, after meeting him to sell narcotics, police said.

GoFundMe Started To Help Cover Final Costs Of Thomas Stachon, 7

As a Palos Hills family mourns unexpected death of an Oak Ridge second-grader, a GoFundMe has been started to help cover funeral costs.

Coroner IDs Off-Duty Officer Killed In Tinley Crash

The off-duty police officer killed in a crash in Tinley Park early Saturday morning has been identified as a 34-year-old Chicago man.

Mokena Rallies Around Family Of 5 Who Lost Everything In Fire

A GoFundMe effort has raised over $2,300 for a local couple with three children under 10 trying to put their lives together after the blaze.

Mokena Dad In Fight For Life Treated To Lights, 'Magical' Night

Firefighters volunteering with the Lights and Ladders Brigade on Saturday decorated the home of Mokena's Kevin and Katie Patras.

Lights Surprise Brightens Christmas For Frankfort 2nd Grader

Firefighters volunteering with the Lights and Ladders Brigade on Saturday decorated the home of Frankfort's Leo Drisko and family.

Woman Found Shot To Death Near Cicero Avenue Motel On Southwest Side

A witness told Chicago police that the woman was involved in a verbal altercation with another man when he shot her and fled.

Man Drove Drunk In School Zone With His Child In Car: Park Forest PD

A 34-year-old Chicago Heights man was charged with aggravated DUI after the Nov. 29 arrest.

Shots Fired At Man As He Leaves Home, Suspects At Large: Homewood PD

The incident happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday in the 18400 block of Kedzie Avenue.

Stagg's Alnajjar Sees Football, Super Bowl Dreams Come True

Saja Alnajjar spearheaded starting a girls' flag football team at Stagg by herself, gaining the Chicago Bears' attention in the process.

Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Builds To Whopping $180,555

Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle pot has swelled to $180,555. The next big pick is Dec. 13 at Crestwood's At the Office Bar & Grill.

Chicago Heights Solar Farm To Open Soon, Saving Residents Money

The 2-megawatt farm on 20 acres will use more than 5,200 solar panels that will save 650 area households money on their electric bill.

Tickets On Sale For A 'Gatsby' New Year's Eve At Banging Gavel

Tickets are limited and on sale now for the Great Gatsby-themed event at the new Tinley Park brewpub.

Homeowners Escape Smoke, Garage Fire Put Out: Orland Fire

The garage fire happened Friday around 11:30 p.m. in the 15200 block of Stradford Lane in Orland Park.

'Specialty' Physical Therapy Center Opens In Frankfort

The clinic, at 20500 S. La Grange Road, Suite 5, deals with issues involving the pelvic floor, lymphatic system and oncology.

Holiday Musical 'The Christmas Schooner' Returns To BAC Stage

A favorite holiday tradition, "The Christmas Schooner" returns to Beverly Arts Center for performances from Dec. 14-17 and Dec. 21-23.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 11

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.