2 Dead In Crashes | 'Many Leads' In Slaying | Police Save Suicidal Man

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, March 26.

Woman, 42, Dies After Car Hits Light Pole In Oak Forest

The accident happened Sunday just before 8 p.m., Oak Forest police said.

Man, 37, Dies After Extricated From 2-Car Crash In Wilton Township

The crash occurred on Wilmington-Peotone Road, just east of Cedar Road.

Orland Police 'Working Many Leads' In Slaying Of Chicago Mom Of 3

The investigation into the March 20 fatal shooting of Michellea Williams, 28, of Chicago, is "still very active," Orland Police said.

• Orland Park Shooting Victim Was Mom of 3 Boys, 'Embodied Love': Family
  Mechellea "Precious" Williams was found fatally shot in a car in Orland Park Wednesday.

Police Talk Down Suicidal Man On 9th Street Bridge: Lockport PD

Lockport police and state troopers were on the scene Monday afternoon, police said.

Measles Case Confirmed In Will County: Health Department

A measles case in Will County is linked to cases in Chicago, the Will County Health Department said Monday.

‘Rabble-Rousing’ Nuns In Their 90s Help Migrants Land On Their Feet

Mercy Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch seek donations and volunteers for Catherine's Caring Cause to help asylum seekers.

Work Begins On Downtown Tinley Park's Harmony Square Plaza

Work on infrastructure kicked off Monday, March 25, with some road closures in the area expected through March 29.

• Teehan's Tavern Demolition Start Date Set: Village
  The Oak Park Avenue staple will soon be razed to make room for its near-replica replacement, Village officials told Patch.

Last Call! Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Holding Pierogi Flash Sale

The sale is set for Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Traffic Stop Nets 5,000 Grams Of Pot, Joliet Man Charged: Cops

A Joliet man is charged with a Class X felony for manufacture with intent to deliver cannabis of more than 5,000 grams.

Free Severe Weather Spotter Training Coming To New Lenox

The training will be held Wednesday, April 3, following a safety expo and touch-a-truck event.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Planned At Mokena's Hickory Creek Preserve

The viewing party is scheduled for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 8, timed to coincide with the solar eclipse as it passes through Illinois.

Orland Planned Parenthood Expands To Meet Increased Demand From IL, Other States

The Orland Park Planned Parenthood location at 144th and LaGrange Road saw 3,000 patients last year, and that's expected to increase.

St. Walter-St. Benedict Raffling Off Taylor Swift Tickets At Gala

St. Walter-St. Benedict School is raffling off a weekend package for four at its April 13 gala to see Taylor Swift in Indianapolis.

Golf for Good: Crisis Center Outing Benefits Domestic Violence Victims

Proceeds go to Crisis Center for South Suburbia, an essential resource for victims of domestic violence in the south suburbs. Spots limited.

Flossmoor To Install Flock Safety Cameras At Key Intersections

The installation of the license plate reader cameras will begin Wednesday, March 27, at two intersections. More will follow.

Frankfort Mayor's 'Pierogis, Stogies And Polkas' Set For April 9

The popular fundraiser will again be held at CD&ME in Frankfort.

Orland Nonprofit's Faith Walk Aims To Inspire, Support Those In Need

Inaugural Faith Walk on April 20 to support children in need of tutoring, as well as grieving mothers and those in need of shelter.

Tickets On Sale Now For Frankfort 'State Of The Village' Luncheon

The luncheon is set for Wednesday, April 24 at Prestwick Country Club. Registration includes lunch.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 25

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.