Dead Child's Parents Freed | 'You're Next' Knife Threat | Ballot Drama

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Dead Child's Homer Glen Parents Don't Have To Stay In Jail: Judge

The parents called 911 after their 2-year-old child stopped breathing. After failed attempts to revive the child, she passed away.

Tinley Challengers Win Appeal, Judge Orders Names Kept On Ballot

A Cook County Judge on Friday reversed a call by a Tinley Park Electoral Board that removed challengers' names from the ballot.

'You're Next,' Manhattan Man Threatened Victim With Knife: NLPD

The incident happened Jan. 4 on Andrea Drive.

Traffic Stops Net 3 Guns Equipped With Switches, Extended Magazines

8th District Chicago police take dangerous weapons off the street in weekend traffic stops, including a gun with a switch in street takeover.

Book It: Friends To Debut Passion Project 'Book Bar' In Mokena

Melissa Lathus and Tea Casey are thrilled to bring their mix of bookstore, coffee shop and bar all in one space to Mokena.

Woman Threw Food At, Shoved KFC Worker In NYE Battery: New Lenox PD

The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 31, police said. The woman was angry her order was missing something.

Romeoville Home Uninhabitable After Fire: Lockport Fire District

The fire district said it responded to a reported structure fire in a two-story single-family home on Sunflower Court at 7:53 p.m. on Jan. 3

'Mama Is Dead On The Ground': Slain Woman's Son, 9, Called 911

The 9-year-old son of Sabrina McCain was in his room when his mother was fatally shot at close range, prosecutors said.

Orland Park Portillo's Pick Up Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening Set

The location is at 20 Orland Square Dr. The pick-up only location is the third of its kind in Illinois.

Jack In the Box To Open In Shuttered New Lenox Arby's: Mayor

Mayor Tim Baldermann on Friday confirmed that Jack in the Box will open in the former Arby's.

McAuley Mothers Club Seeks Gently Worn Dresses For Prom Resale Event

Donate your worn-only-once special occasion dresses Saturday, Jan. 18, for McAuley Mothers Club's prom dress resale on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Registration Underway For Spring 2025 Semester At Moraine Valley

Registration is now underway for credit and non-credit classes at Moraine Valley Community College. Classes start Jan. 13.

4 Candidates Run Unopposed In Moraine Valley Board Of Trustees

Four incumbents are running unopposed for the Board of Trustees of Moraine Valley Community College in the April 1 consolidated election.

Manhattan Community Blood Drive Set For Jan. 30

The blood drive will be held at Village Hall Thursday, Jan. 30 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Friends Of Frankfort Library Plan Winter Art Market

The seasonal market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the library.

Smokey Bear Paintings Will Be Displayed At 5 Will County Nature Sites

The "Smokey Bear: The Rudy Wendelin Collection" exhibit will run from Jan. 17, through March 2.