Dad Guilty In Slaying | Teen, Infant Missing | Shootings At Mall, Park

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Tinley Park Man Guilty In Beating Death Of Teenage Daughter: Jury

Mohammed Almaru was convicted Friday in the May 2022 fatal beating of Mia Maro.

New Details Emerge In Chicago Ridge Mall Shooting

Teen's attorney claims three of the four shots were warning shots because the victim and his friend had tried to kill his client before.

Girl, 15, Infant Daughter, Reported Missing In Little Village

Contact with Saidy Sevilla, 15, and her 4-month-old daughter, Lizette, was last made Sunday, Chicago police said.

Juvenile Shot At McCarthy Park In Tinley Park: Officials

The shooting happened Saturday night, Village Manager Pat Carr said.

Frankfort Woman, 18, Killed In Mokena Crash ID'd: Coroner

The Frankfort woman was a passenger in a Camaro that collided with a Land Rover Thursday night in Mokena.

OLCHS Ancora Choir To Sing With 2024 Rock Hall Inductee Foreigner

Oak Lawn Community High School advanced choir win 97.1 contest to sing with Foreigner Aug. 24 at Credit 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park.

Frankfort Man Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Underreporting Taxes

The Frankfort businessman underreported $1.47 million on his income tax returns, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Lucky Day Lotto Player Wins $1.3 Million On Southwest Side

The winner, who has yet to step forward, purchased the ticket for the Saturday midday drawing at the Shop & Save Market near Midway Airport.

'Wise Mentor, Humble Leader': American Sale Founder Dies At 86

Bob Jones Sr. built American Sale with a dream and plenty of gusto.

Anything And Everything Must Go At The Center's Massive Rummage Sale

The Children's Farm at the Center's giant rummage sale features tons of housewares, books, tools, crafts and more Aug. 23-Aug. 25.

Discount Outdoors Retailer Sierra Set To Open Tinley Park Store

Sierra is part of the T.J. Maxx family of brands. It opens a location in Brookside Marketplace Saturday, Aug. 24.

15 Years For Orland Park Carjacking, Shooting At Oak Forest Cop

A Chicago man who pleaded guilty in the 2021 carjacking was sentenced last week to 15 years in federal prison.

Pfeiffer Road Extension Now Open In Frankfort

The project, which began last fall, links U.S. 30 to Colorado Avenue and St. Francis Road.

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle Will Seek Second Term

Keith Ogle will seek a second term as mayor in the April 1, 2025 election.

Sweet Success: Mokena's Pink Slip Boutique Celebrates 16 Years

The boutique in "The Blue House" on Wolf Rd. will celebrate this weekend, with a free gift with purchase and sweet treats.

Ricky's Ride Motorcycle Run To Raise Funds For Special Rec Association

The motorcycle run to benefit the South Suburban Special Recreation Association is set for Sunday, Sept. 15.