Saw Accident Kills Man | Charges In Man's Kidnapping | $900K Lotto Win

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Feb. 8.

Construction Worker Dies In Hand Saw Accident At Homewood-Flossmoor HS

A 63-year-old Vernon Hills man was injured in the accident and later died.

5 Charged In Palos Hills Kidnapping

Palos Hills police said the man knew some of the people involved and had a prior relationship with one of their family members.

Orland Mayor's 'Go To Another Country' Remark Draws Heat

Orland Mayor Keith Pekau rejected pleas that officials support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. His comments have drawn harsh criticism.

Winning $900K Illinois Lottery Ticket Sold At Oak Lawn 7-Eleven

The winning ticket in the Twenty 20s game was sold Tuesday at the 7-Eleven across the street from Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Former Pastor Of Flossmoor's Infant Jesus Of Prague Dies At 79

John J. Doyle was an associate pastor at IJP, and also at Queen of Martyrs, St. Albert the Great, St. George, and St. Alphonsus.

Manhattan Officials Ban Local Sales Of Laughing Gas

The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday passed an ordinance Tuesday banning the local sales of nitrous oxide for recreational use.

'Your Boss Doesn't Want You To Buy Them A Gift Card:' Scam Hits Palos

Palos Park man receives email from his boss asking him to "do me a favor' by buying $2,000 worth of Amazon gift cards in latest scam.

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready To Serve Up Pierogi For Easter Dinner

No pre-orders this time! It's first come, first served on sale days in March!

Kids Show Off Their Brands In Youth Entrepreneur Fair At MVCC

Kids ages 6-14 from south suburban schools display their unique products and services Saturday, Feb. 10, at Moraine Valley Community College.

Eat Pancakes, Help Buy CPD Bulletproof Vests At 'Get Behind The Vest'

"Get Behind The Vest Pancake Breakfast" is set for Feb. 25, with other events planned to raise money to buy police vests for CPD officers.