Gunned Down In Parking Lot | Firefighters Mourn | False Shooter Alarms

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, April 6.

Joliet Man Dies In Parking Lot Gun Attack At Indoor Kids Playground

Alsip police said the man was gunned down in the parking lot at My KidzPlay by a group who fled the scene in two different vehicles.

Chicago Fire Department 'Broken' By Second Firefighter Death In 2 Days

Veteran CFD. Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, lost his life fighting a high rise fire on the Gold Coast when he collapsed in a stairwell.

Active Shooter Alarms At Orland Schools Accidentally Set Off: PD

Emergency notification systems at Meadow Ridge Elementary and Century Jr High were activated accidentally Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Orland Mom-Daughter Duo In Cancer Fight Get A Helping Hand, New Roof

Danielle Dorsey and Isla Dorsey didn't need another obstacle to face, so when they needed a new roof, people stepped up in a big way.

Flames Sweep Through Tent Set Up For Iftar At Bridgeview Restaurant

Bridgeview officials said a tent set up for the meal after Ramadan caught fire outside Al-Bawadi Grill. Video.

Orland Woman, Sandwich Shop Owner Lowballed Income On Taxes: US Atty.

A 64-year-old Orland Park woman who owns Smiley's Gyros and Beef in Plainfield underreported her business' income, authorities said.

Village, Mayor 'Blindsided' By KidsWork Museum's Move Announcement

New Lenox approved the purchase of property for the museum at its March 27 meeting.

Beloved, Longtime Oak Forest Taxpayer Advocate Guy Gattone Dies At 84

Guy Gattone served as the City of Oak Forest's taxpayer advocate for 12 years. He was ready for another term, running uncontested April 4.

First Eaglet Confirmed In Will County: Forest Preserve

After eggs were laid in late February, an eaglet was spotted poking their head above the nest on Monday.

Lockport Discusses Terminating Waste Water Agreement With Homer Glen

Once the official notice of intent is approved at a later meeting, the agreement will be terminated in 2030.

Manhattan Community Garden Ready To Grow For Residents

In its second year, the garden has 12 plots available to residents on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Homewood Fire Acquires Additional Life-Saving Chest Compression Device

The automated chest compression device can be used in situations of cardiac arrest.

Frankfort Approves Historic Buildings Survey

The survey is for the H-1 Historic District, and the original town of Frankfort as platted in 1855.

Moraine Valley Summer Camps Offer Youth Chance To Create And Explore

Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Moraine Valley kids and teen camps offer art, STEM and more starting in June.

Lace Up Your Sneakers For BAC's 'Art And Sole Sneaker Jam'

Beverly Arts Center's 'un-gala' event features concerts, DJs, dance lessons, silent headphone disco, karaoke and more Saturday, April 15.