Teacher Fired Over Social Media | Man, 36, Dies In Crash | $3.2M Scam

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, August 22.

District 33C Dismisses Teacher After Concerns About Social Media Posts

The Board of Education dismissed the employee in a special meeting on Sunday.

Man, 36, ID'ed As Victim In Fatal Tinley Park Crash

The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened Friday around 6 p.m. in the 7400 block of 183rd Street.

2 Frankfort Women Indicted In $3.2M Childcare Funds Scam: Feds

Marissa Terry and Joi Sanderson were among 15 people who prosecutors said were part of a scam in which they received foster parent funding.

Village To Buy Teehan's Name, Will Tear Down Bar And Build Anew

The Village will pay $200,000 to retain rights to the beloved downtown pub's name and other intellectual property.

Park District Taps Expert To Lead Cleanup Of Mental Health Center Land

Former IEPA Director will head up remediation effots at the property, Tinley Park-Park District leaders have announced.

Popular Hairstylist Recovering From Brain Aneurysm Needs Some Help

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Kim Lesauskis, a 1990 McAuley grad and Beverly native, who is recovering from a brain aneyrysm.

Roger Stell, Pillar Of Chicago's Recovery Community, Dies At 40

A memorial visitation and service for Roger Stell will take place Saturday, Sept. 2, at First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn.

Frankfort's Dancing Marlin Celebrates 10 Years Of Community Spirit

The locally owned steak and seafood restaurant has established a reputation for being a good neighbor to organizations that need assistance.

Manhattan's Labor Day Party Back At Round Barn Farm For 3rd Year

The family-friendly party with something for everyone is set for Sunday, Sept. 3 at the Round Barn Farm Park in Manhattan.

Orland Police Step Up DUI, Impaired Driving Patrols For Labor Day

Increased patrols, roadside safety checks run from Aug. 18 through the early-morning Sept. 5.

'Infectious Spirit' Of Irish Culture To Shine At Gaelic Park Fest

Gaelic Park's Irish Fest takes place Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Oak Forest venue.

Springs At Lockport Apartment Units Discussed By City Council

The development will go in front of the council for approval and a public hearing in September.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Hosts 8th Town Hall Wednesday At Moraine Valley

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten will discuss his work on behalf of the 6th District in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Moraine Valley.

Rummage For Treasures At The Children's Farm At The Center

The Center's Children's Farm's annual giant rummage sale features loads of houswares, books, tools, crafts and more Aug. 25 to Aug. 27.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 21

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.