Lawsuit After Fatal Fall | Crash Victim Recovering | Riot Fest's Move

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 13.

Wrongful Death Suit Coming In UChicago Fall That Killed Oak Forest Man

A Chicago lawfirm is representing the family of David O'Donnell, who died after falling 9 stories from scaffolding at a construction site.

• Services Set For Oak Forest Man Killed In Fall From Scaffolding
  David O'Donnell, 27, died last week while working on a cancer pavilion at UChicago. His family honors his memory in his obituary.

'In God's Hands': New Lenox Teen Injured In Dirtbike Crash Recovering

Lincoln-Way West student Elijah James suffered serious injuries in a crash Sunday evening at Nelson and Delaney roads. He remains in ICU.

2 Bids Made To Buy District 161's Shuttered Arbury Hills School

Two bids—one for $1.75 million and another for $1.9 million—were submitted to buy the school.

SeatGeek Gets Riot Fest, But The Chicago Red Stars Aren't Happy

Riot Fest announces venue change to SeatGeek Stadium, but the women's soccer team also has a a nationally televised match then.

Palos Heights Tax Preparer Convicted Of COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Hadi Isbaih, 42, who operated Flash Tax Service in Bridgeview, was convicted of filing false info obtaining millions in PPP and EDIL funds.

Burglars Break Into Business, Walk Off With 100 Pairs Of Shoes

The owners discovered that the front glass door of their business had been shattered, Palos Hills police reports said.

Fireworks & Food Trucks: Mokena's July 3 Independence Day Kickoff Set

The event will be held at Main Park on Wednesday, July 3. It will feature food trucks, live music, and fireworks.

Oak Forest July 4 Fireworks Are Back! Picnic, Live Music In Plans

Oak Forest Veterans Commission to hold picnic in Central Park. Fireworks will launch from Gaelic Park.

Bremen Township Supervisor To Seek Reelection, Will Lead Bremen Slate

Oak Forest resident and Together We Cope Executive Director Kathryn Straniero announced Tuesday she will seek reelection.

St. Nicholas Greek Fest Returns For 60th Year In Oak Lawn

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church's popular Greek Fest returns to Oak Lawn featuring music, Greek cuisine and dancing June 15 and June 16.

'All On His Own': Manhattan Man, 19, With Autism Authors Book

Nathan Trull has always been creative, and his focus and dedication brought his dream to fruition, his mother said.

Expansion Completed At Homer Glen's Silver Cross Emergency Room

The facility has three additional patient rooms, more lab space and a second nurse's station.

Chicago Heights Awarded $250K For School Zone Safety Improvements

Officials will use the money for a project to install clearly marked pedestrian walkways, warning signs, and enhanced signage.

Manhattan's Bike With A Cop, Bike Giveaway Set For Saturday

The event will be held June 15 in the Village Hall parking lot, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Oak Lawn Tornado Sirens Back Online After Being Down All Week

Just in time for Thursday's tornado risk, the emergency warning sirens are back online in Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Burbank Alsip & Hodgkins