Battling Bald Eagles Fall From Sky | Trump Pardons Pastor | Country Club Shuttered | Driver Who Hit HS Cited

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Entangled Battling Bald Eagles 'Fell From Sky' Into Tinley Park Yard

The stunning encounter with the massive birds happened Saturday in Brookside Glen.

Orland Pastor Charged With Election Interference In Georgia Among 70 Pardoned By Trump

Rev. Stephen Cliffgard Lee appeared on the list released Monday by U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin.

Calumet Country Club Closes Permanently, All Golf Holes, Landscaping, Structures Will Go: Owner

W&E Ventures said the closing announced Monday is effective immediately.

Driver Cited For Crashing Into St. Laurence, Including Driving On Suspended License: COPS

The driver accused of crashing into St. Laurence was cited for DWLS, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Chicago Heights, Park Forest Men Arrested In Chicago Carjacking: CPD

The men were arrested on I-57 in Matteson on Wednesday evening.

Fugitive Nabbed On Kidnap, Sex Assault Charges Was Accused Of Firing Gun At Capitol Riot

Banuelos was charged last year for the Jan. 6, 2021, shooting at the U.S. Capitol riot, but charges were dropped after the Trump pardons.

SXU Offers Automatic Admission To Trinity Students As Part Of Teach-Out Agreement

Saint Xavier University and Trinity Christian College form partnership to streamline student transfers in wake of Trinity's closure.

'Just The Beginning': Dangerous Downtown Manhattan Intersection To Become Three-Way Stop, Mayor Says

Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen on Friday said IDOT has approved the implementation of a three-way stop at North and State streets.

3 Chicago Men Accused Of Swiping Subwoofers Off Railcar On South Side

A Norfolk Southern drone captured the three men swiping subwoofers off a railcar, who notified Cook County Sheriff's Police.

Kankakee Man, 48, Rammed Truck Into Car Multiple Times In Road Rage Incident: PD

The incident happened Thursday night. The man also physically fought another person at the scene, police said.

2026 Picnic Permits On Sale Soon, Camping Reservations Open For Cook Co. Forest Preserves

Sales for picnic and special event permits will be on sale soon for 2026; camping reservations open the same day.

Tinley's Tree Lighting Bumped Up, Village Readies Harmony Square Ice Rink For Debut

The tree lighting is happening a little earlier this year, so residents can make full use of the new ice rink, the Village said.

After Delay, 2nd Installment Cook Co. Property Tax Bills Going Out: Orland Township Assessor

The bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and will be due Dec. 15, Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly said.

Loaded Gun Stolen Out Of Unlocked Car: New Lenox Police

The gun was stolen between Wednesday and Thursday night last week.

Hooters Calendar Girls To Tour Suburban Locations, Autograph Copies

Several Hooters calendar girls will visit locations in Downers Grove, O'Hare, Schaumburg, Orland Park, Aurora and Joliet Nov. 13-15.

LHS, D113A Host 'Stem Night' For All Ages

Dozens of stations will be set up around LHS for this free, fun event for all ages.

'Exciting New Projects' Coming Soon To Budler Road

Two new businesses will be opening their doors.

Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree Set To Kick Off 2025 Holiday Season

Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree is set for Saturday, Dec. 6.

Orland Fire Protection District Promotes Two Firefighters

Firefighters James Schultz and Eric Petravich were promoted on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Providence Super Celtics Special Needs Basketball Clinic Returns In January

Providence Catholic Girls & Boys Basketball host the 3rd annual co-ed camp Jan. 2–3, 2026.

Village Of Flossmoor, Library & Park District Partnering In Food Drive To Stock Township Pantries

Donations accepted at specified sites Nov. 11–19.