Accused Killer Gets New Trial | Neighbors Rally For Family After Fire | Kayak Thief Nabbed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Aug. 28.

Tinley Man Gets New Trial In Wife's Beating Death

Bajaa Sam, who admitted to killing his wife Nermeen, has been granted a new trial amid claims of prosecutor misconduct.

Evergreen Park Family Burned Out Of Home, Neighbors Rally To Help

Most Holy Redeemer parishioners and neighbors are rallying around a Raider family after a fire tore through their home Monday afternoon.

Large Police, Fire Presence At Orland Square Mall: Orland PD

Police and fire presence reported at the mall Thursday late Thursday morning. Police say there is no threat to the public.

Thousands Of Pounds Of Pet Food Donated To Mokena's NAWS

Plainfield-based TR Miller Heating, Cooling and Plumbing ran a food drive, donating 10 pounds of food for every $89 A/C tune-up.

Chicago Ridge Man Charged In Lake Katherine Kayak Thefts

A Lake Katherine employee called police after observing a burglary in progress on surveillance video installed after prior thefts, cops said.E

Friends Of Burr Oak Cemetery To Mark 70th Anniversary Of Teen Lynching Victim Emmett Till's Death

Friends of Burr Oak Cemetery will host a wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, Aug. 28, on the 70th anniversary of Emmett Till's death.

4 South Suburban Mayors Discuss 'Ethics In Government In A Digital Age' At LWV Palos Orland Fall Event

LWV Palos-Orland will host a panel of four mayors Sept. 13, to discuss digital ethics in government at the Palos Heights Public Library.

Comics, Games & Cosplay Market Back At Tinley Brewery For Pop Culture Celebration

The market is set for Saturday, Aug. 30 at Soundgrowler Brewing in Tinley Park.

Clancy's Sallyfest Helps Local Families Hit By Hard Times With Music, Pig Roast, Raffles And More

Sallyfest kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13, benefiting Patrick Juarez and Juli Radz, at Clancy's on 95th, featuring bands, food and raffles.

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Art, Culinary Creations, Fall Vibes In Store At Flurry Artisan Market

The Aug. 31 event at Hailstorm Brewery offers a sip-and-shop adventure featuring local artists and makers.

Homewood's Fall Fest Heats Up With Chili, Artisan Goods, Live Music And Family Fun

The town favorite returns Saturday, Oct. 11 to Martin Avenue and Kroner Road.

Mokena's Curtain Call Theatre Presents 'Inherit the Wind' This Fall

Performances are set for Sept. 26–28 and Oct. 3–5.

American White Pelicans Seen In Will County For Fall Migration

The bird is one of the largest in North America.

Commissioners Park Splash Park Closes For The Season

The splash park is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Valley View Teachers Union To Vote On Possible Strike

Negotiations between the union and Valley View School District were declared at an impasse in July.

Back To School, Labor Day Parade Set For Saturday

Following the parade, there will be a family fun day with a variety of activities from 12 to 4 p.m., also at Heritage Park.