Community Corner

Gunned Down Near Car | Q Of Hearts At $525K | Pet Market Goes To Dogs

PLUS: Restaurant 'the right fit' | Click it or ticket Memorial Day | Sunny Dayz Market | School gets new principal | Tractor Discovery Day

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 16.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 16. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 16.


Unknown If Shooter Waited By Remote-Started Car In Bridgeview Slaying

Investigation continues in the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Bridgeview man who was confronted near his remote-started car in a parking lot.


'The Right Fit': El Sombrero Owner Eager To Open In New Lenox

A sit-down Mexico restaurant is nearing its opening date at US 30 and Vine. The owner can't wait to get started.

Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Freaky, Nutty Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over To $525K

The queen is still absent in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts drawing as the jackpot climbs to $525,115. Tickets on sale for the May 22 pull.


Pet Market Moves Outdoors, Goes To The Dogs At Tinley Park Brewery

The Streetz Artz Alliance's Pet Market is back at Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, May 18.

Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Orland PD Ramps Up Patrols For Seat Belt Use In Memorial Day Stretch

Orland police will be in unmarked and marked cars now through Memorial Day, checking for seat belt use.


'Sunny Dayz' Market To Spotlight Local Businesses, Support Food Pantry

The Sunny Dayz Localz Market is set for June 9 at Yunker Farm in Mokena. Sixteen vendors are lined up.


Manhattan Village Administrator Steps Down

Manhattan's Village Administrator Nick Palmer has resigned from the role, effective June 6.


Homewood District 153 Names Next Principal Of Churchill School

The next principal of Churchill School will be an assistant principal from Flossmoor District 161's Parker Junior High.


New Lenox Cruise The Commons Gets In Gear For Season May 21

The cruise nights take place the third Tuesday of every month, from May through September.


Weekend Closet Resale Boutique Is Not Your Grandma's Thrift Store

Extend your closet at the Weekend Closet, an upscale resale boutique dealing in high quality, secondhand apparel and more in Worth.


Memorial Day Ceremony Planned In Frankfort

Several local organizations will host the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. on May 27.


Lincoln-Way East Athletes Participate In Spring Signing Day

Lincoln-Way East held its Spring Signing Day earlier this month.


Tractor Discovery Day Rolls Into New Lenox Tractor Supply Co.

The event by the Will County Thresherman's Association is set for June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.