Fire At Shelter | Man Dies After Shoveling | Rape Trial 10 Years Later

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 18.

Animals, Humans Safe After Dryer Fire At PAWS Tinley Park: Chief

A fire broke out at the animal shelter on 191st Street at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Village Manager Pat Carr.

Man, 44, Found In Tinley Park Driveway Dies After Shoveling: PD

The incident happened Friday, Jan. 12 in the 8400 block of Brookside Glen Drive.

10 Years Later, Flossmoor Man On Trial For Girl's Kidnapping, Rape

Christopher Young, now 56, is charged in the 2013 kidnapping and rape of a 6-year-old Homewood girl.

‘I Want It To Be Over’ Mom Says As New Lenox Murder Trial Delayed Again

Kevin Johnson is being held in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old Charles Baird. It might still be months before his trial begins.

Teen In Viral Cop Beating Video Faces Felony Robbery Charges

Hadi Abuatelah, 19, and two other men are accused of beating and robbing another young man at LifeTime Fitness in Orland Park.

A Bite Of Mexico To Bring 'Heart And Love' To Mokena Brewery Space

New Lenox's Ron Torres will open an eatery in the former Tribes Brewing space that offers an homage to the tastes of Mexico he grew up on.

Applications Open For Tinley Park Veterans Banner Program

The banners are $150 each and honor local veterans with banners displayed in Veterans Plaza and along Veterans Parkway.

Mokena District 159 Honored By State Board Of Ed For Strategic Plan

The district was recognized by State Superintendent Tony Sanders for its use of a $700,000 grant that went to improve ELA performance.

Gainer Sisters Honored As 'McAuley Trailblazers' At Celebration Gala

Sr. Marion Johnson, RSM, will also be installed as a Life Trustee at McAuley's Celebration Gala Feb. 1 at the University Club of Chicago.

'The Inn Is Full': Manhattan Rescue Farm In Dire Need Of More Space

HHH Ranch needs more land and space to help its animals, and they're open to any possibilities.

Lincoln-Way East Boys Bowling Advances To Sectionals

Sectionals will be held on Saturday at Palos Lanes in Palos Hills.