Sex Sting At Spa | Father Gunned Down | Teen Paralyzed Suddenly

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Images Capture Suspect Car In Fatal 'Ambush' Shooting: PD

Surveillance images show the suspect car in the shooting that killed a father outside of Hillcrest High School Saturday afternoon.

New Lenox Spa Owner Arrested In Prostitution Sting: NLPD

The 60-year-old Frankfort woman was arrested Friday after offering to perform a sex act on an undercover officer, police said.

Community Rallies Around Oak Forest Teen Fighting Sudden Paralysis

Paityn Castillo, 14, is in a fight to regain use of her body, after being struck by a rare autoimmune condition in late-October.

Accused Cop Killer Almost Went To Jail 3 Weeks Before Officer's Death

A Will County prosecutor's request to revoke Darion McMillian's pretrial release after picking up a new felony was continued, documents say.

Bald Eagle Makes Veterans Day Appearance In New Lenox

The bird was spotted at Laraway and Schoolhouse roads on Monday.

Social Media Sleuths Help Manhattan PD Nab Thieves In Minutes

Two suspects in a retail theft at Whitmore Ace Hardware in Manhattan were arrested, thanks to the public's help.

3 Lucky Southsiders Win $1.4M In Lucky Day Lotto

Three lifelong friends near Midway Airport went in a Lucky Day Lotto ticket winning $1.4 million in the Oct. 4 midday pull.

100-Year-Old WWII Vet Rich Olund Celebrated At Veterans Day Homecoming

The Palos Park resident was just 19 when he stormed Omaha Beach with General George S. Patton on D-Day in 1944.

New Lenox Set To Sparkle In Christmas In The Commons 2024

Christmas in the Commons kicks off Saturday, Nov. 30, and is scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas.

New Lenox, Lockport Liquor Stores Burglarized Minutes Apart: NLPD

United Liquors in New Lenox was broken into around 2 a.m. Friday, New Lenox police said. Another in Lockport was broken into at 1:50 a.m.

Lincoln-Way East Football Advances To Quarterfinals

Now, the team will play Stevenson at 7 p.m. on Friday at Lincoln-Way East.

NL Bourbons Smokehouse Owners Make Plea For Investors To Help Re-Open

Owners Joe and Tonya Regiro asked that anyone interested in investing in the New Lenox business contact them as soon as possible.

Man Accidentally Fired Manhattan Cop's Gun Before Turning It In: PD

A man accidentally fired the gun while handling it in his own driveway Oct. 19, according to a report.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Doors Open Nov. 11

Wind Creek Hospitality "ushers in a new era of entertainment, community partnership, and economic growth for the Southland region."

Frankfort Chamber's Annual Midnight Madness Returns Dec. 13

From 6 p.m. until midnight on Dec. 13, participating shops will stay open late, offering exclusive discounts, promotions and giveaways.

Frankfort Incumbent Trustee Leddin Announces Run For Re-Election

Leddin is running for re-election in the April 1 consolidated election.

Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Jackpot Breaks $2M For Wednesday’s Drawing

If no one finds the Queen of Hearts in the Nov. 13 drawing, Park Lawn will have a drawing for the $2 million-plus jackpot on Nov. 20.

A S'Wet Escape: New Lenox Natives To Launch Sauna, Cold Plunge Studio

Matt and Megan Kucala's The S'Wet Effect, featuring infrared saunas and cold plunge tanks, is set to open Monday, Nov. 11 in New Lenox.

New Boutique Plans Opening At End Of November In Frankfort

House of Lala will offer home decor, accessories, gifts and designer consignment.

'Mercury: The Concert' Celebrates Queen's Front Man Thursday At MVCC

Relive the hit songs that made Freddie Mercury famous with world-renowned countertenor Terry Barber Nov. 14 in the Dorothy Menker Theater.

Free Speech And Language Screenings Offered To Children 1-3 At SXU

Saint Xavier University's Ludden Speech Clinic will offer free speech and language screenings Nov. 22. Appointments required.

Rep. La Ha's Office Is Drop-Off For Gather And Give Collection

Needed items include toiletries, household essentials, and non-perishable foods.