Bullets Fly At Strip Mall | Accused Cop Killer Caught | Menards Arson

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 2.

Bullets Fly At Chicago Ridge Commons, Gunfire Erupts From 2 Cars: COPS

25 shell casings and a live round were found in the parking lot after four men in two cars began shooting at each other, police say.

Accused Cop Killer Arrested In Glendale Heights: Police

Xavier Tate, Jr., 22, was arrested Wednesday evening by Chicago police and U.S. Marshals in connection Ofcr. Luis Huesca's shooting death.

Another Arson Charge For Man In Tinley Park Menards Fire: Tinley PD

Tinley Park Police charged Nathan Grant, of Wheaton, with aggravated arson in relation to the fire set at a Tinley Park Menards store.

Bidding Open For Asbestos Removal, Demo At Tinley Mental Center Land

The Tinley Park-Park District is accepting bids for removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials at the Tinley Park property.

'Age Progression' Photo Shows Bronzville Teen Missing Since 2002

Nicole "Runny" Johnson was 16 when she disappeared in December 2002. Authorities hope a new age progression photo will bring new clues.

Cook County Sheriff's Office Holds Mass Hiring Event

The event will be held May 4, and will offer a chance to apply for spots in various departments like 911, drone team, K9 unit and more.

Downtown Tinley Cruise Nights Back On Oak Park Avenue June 4

The cruise nights roll into town Tuesday nights June 4 through August 27.

No-Show Queen Spikes $467K Jackpot In Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle

The queen is still hiding in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts drawing as the jackpot swells to $467,535. Tickets on sale for the May 8 drawing.

Southside Summer Fest Tickets Featuring the BoDeans Now On Sale

Tickets are on sale for the Southside Summer Festival July 20 at Marist High School. Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities available.

Frankfort Bluegrass Fest Spring Fundraiser Set For May 10

The May 10 fundraiser will help support this summer's free Bluegrass Festival in Frankfort.

Cicada-Mania, Free Saplings On Tap At Palos Park Arbor Day Celebration

Palos Park, the village of trees, will celebrate Arbor Day, Sunday, May 5, at The Center in the Lodge.

Palos Park Doggie Dash 5K And 1-Mile Walk/Run Returns For Second Year

Register you and your pooch for Palos Park's 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 18, featuring a post-race Pup Parade with prizes.

Groundbreaking Planned For Renovations At Hadley, Homer Junior High

The $28.3 million project was approved in January.

Registration Open For Manhattan Community-wide Garage Sale

The village-wide garage sale will be held Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. Registration is open until May 31.

Jam-packed New Lenox Summer Lineup Features Old And New Favorites

Food Fight: Taco Fest gets another go and "Adult" Movie Nights return to the event schedule in New Lenox.

Commissioners Park Splash Park Opens May 28

The splash park, located at 22108 S. 80th Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.

LTHS Drafting And Design Students Win At State Competition

Overall, 14 LTHS students earned first, second or third place.

Hadley's Mustang News Club Hosts Wrestling Champions

The school was visited by wrestling state champions Joey Gilbert and Claudia Heeney.

Kick Off Summer In Downtown Frankfort On June 2

The evening will close with a concert on the Green from 6:30 to 8 p.m.