Shots Fired At House | Carjackers Strike Twice | Reporter Dies In Fire

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 16.

Gunfire Hits Orland Home In Targeted Attack: Police

Shots were fired at the house from a car late Wednesday night, police said.

2 Charged In ‘Appalling’ Armed Carjacking In Beverly

The pair are alleged to have returned to the Beverly family's home a second time in two weeks, stealing a second car using stolen key fobs.

Block Club Chicago Journalist Dies In Fire, GoFundMe Set Up For Family

Rocio Villaseñor, 31, died in a Brighton Park house fire on Nov. 10, that also crticially injured her father. GoFundMe set up for family.

Tinley Park Man, 49, Dies After Orland Hills Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Monday, Nov. 13 at 94th Avenue and 167th Street.

Oak Forest Family Reels After Dad Of 3, 'Go-To Guy' Struck On Motorcycle

An Oak Forest man was critically injured when struck by a pick-up truck while on his motorcycle Saturday, Nov. 4.

LTHS Freshmen Make Return To School At Lincoln-Way North

The freshmen class, which has nearly 900 students, wore their class color, green, in celebration of their return on Wednesday.

16 Years For Accomplice In Bank Robbery Where Tinley Park Man Shot, Killed

A Florida man has been sentenced for his part in the 2021 robbery during which Richard Castellana, 55, was shot and killed.

Mokena Cops To Get Nearly $370K From Village To Settle Suit

Four police sergeants agreed to payments between $13,000 and $126,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they were owed for unpaid overtime.

Man Charged In Dog's Torture Death In Mokena Faces June Trial Date

Matthew Berry was indicted in 2022 by a grand jury in connection with the death of two dogs belonging to a woman he met on a dating app.

Mokena Elementary To Unveil New Central Playground For Students

The new playground includes more than 12,000 square feet of poured rubber surfacing and includes multiple structures and bridges to climb.

Pizza, Beer Collab A Nod To Roots, Passion Of 2 New Lenox Biz Owners

Arrowhead Ales Brewing and Pizza di Farfalla have planned a patio party packed with flavor—and you're invited.

Eastern Avenue Reopening: Bike, Run, Walk Road Before Traffic Rolls

The one-mile extension of Eastern Avenue from Baker to Smith roads will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 22.

New Lenox's Giant Santa Inspires Brewery's 'Most Christmassy Beer'

Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company will debut Big Lit Kringle at the opening of Christmas in the Commons Saturday, Dec. 2.

Fifteen Lincoln-Way East Student Athletes Participate In Signing Day

The students celebrated their commitment to play their respective sports at the college level.

Link Cards Hacked, Being Used In California: Palos Hills PD

Palos Hills residents filed separate reports of their Link cards being used in California without their knowledge.