Homewood Shooting | Surprise Visit From Soldier | Heated Igloos

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, Sept. 29.

2 Shot In Homewood: Police

A woman was found shot at the scene and a man was later found at a local hospital.

Orland Hills Soldier Surprises Wife Ahead Of Birth Of Couple's Child

Cara Rahming wasn't expecting husband Harold, who had been deployed in Iraq, to make it home for their son's birth, but he had other plans.

Costumed Characters, Heated Igloos Coming To Creamery In New Lenox

Moana will be the first to make an appearance Oct. 30 at The Creamery in New Lenox. Others include Captain America and a pair of princesses.

Former Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta To Be Released From Federal Prison

Presta's attorney confirmed that the former mayor's failing health led to his release less than a year after he was sentenced for bribery.

Rape Charges Dropped By State Against Orland Park Man In Indiana Case

Prosecutors said they can't prove allegations against Connor Smith beyond a reasonable doubt after the victim stopped cooperating with cops.

Mokena Board Votes To Raise Metra Parking Rates

Daily parking rates at the four commuter lots in Mokena will go from $1.25 to $2 starting Jan. 1.

Services Set For Mother Of Four, Victim Of Oak Forest Shooting

Funeral arrangements have been made for Lupe Gomez, 43, who was killed by her husband last week outside their Oak Forest home.

Palos Park Police Seeking Community Partners, Cameras To Curb Crime

Local residents are being asked to register their home security cameras with the police department as part of the Block Watch program.

Oak Lawn Board Approves Measure Calling For Illinois SAFE-T Act Repeal

Trustees unanimously approved the resolution, which will be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker demanding the controversial state law be repealed.