Arrest In Hit-And-Run | Librarian Fired For Back Scratch | Senator Sues | Magician Dies

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 27.

Worth Man Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Tied To Possible Road Rage

A 27-year-old Worth resident is facing reckless homicide, leaving an accident scene involving great injury or death, and traffic violations.

Cardinal J. Bernardin Librarian Fired Amidst Misconduct Allegations

The librarian and 7th grade social studies teacher will not return to the school after a weeklong administrative leave, the principal said.

Senator Sues Tinley Park Mayor, Other Political Players Alleging 'Smear Campaign'

Sen. Michael Hastings, of Frankfort, is suing several people he says were responsible for defaming and harassing him in the 2022 election.

Beloved Magician 'Mr. D' Remembered For Love Of Craft, Heart For People

Mr. D's magic show thrilled thousands for nearly four decades. The Tinley Park man reminded audiences of the magic inside them.

Wisconsin Man Charged With Grooming, Traveling To Meet A Child

Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, of Racine, Wisconsin, was brought back to Illinois on Tuesday is being detained at the Will County jail.

Village, Realty Company To Break Ground On 'Downtown Orland Park'

Officials on Thursday will mark the beginning of work on the multiphase development in Orland Park.

LTHS A Cappella Group Advances To Finals In New York City

LTHS' Vocal Point has made school history with its International Championship of High School A Cappella semifinal win.

Aspiring Eagle Scout Hosts Veterans Breakfast Sunday At Bourbon Street

There is still room at the table for the Brother Rice senior's free veterans breakfast March 30 at 115 Bourbon Street. RSVP required.

Mokena Comprehensive Plan Open House Set For Public Engagement

The event will be held April 22 at the Mokena Police Department.

Annual Family Fun Fly Planned April 1 In Frankfort

The free, all-ages event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at Main Park.

Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge Will Be Replaced This Summer

The City will remove and replace the deteriorating pedestrian bridge crossing the I&M Canal at Lincoln Landing.

Homer Glen Hosts Shred Event

The shred event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5 in front of Village Hall, 14240 W. 151st St.

Isle A La Cache Hosts 'Pollination Investigation' Exhibit

Smithsonian Gardens' "Pollination Investigation" opens April 2, and runs through June 22.