Shots Fired At Uber | New Life For Closed Bar? | Migrant Bus Diverts

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 11.

Shots Fired At Rider Leaving In Uber: Alsip Police

The rider told the Uber driver to leave quickly when two men started firing at the vehicle, Alsip police said.

Vacant Bulldog Ale House Already Leased To New Tenant: Village

The space in Bluestone Commons on Joliet Highway in New Lenox already has a new name coming to take over.

Bus Carrying Migrants Pulls In To Manhattan, Pulls Right Back Out: PD

The bus arrived at the Manhattan Metra station Wednesday and left promptly, Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold told Patch.

School closings ahead of Friday's storm

Most have implemented e-learning. More are expected to close. This is what we know so far.

• District 122: New Lenox (e-learning)
• Providence Catholic HS: (e-learning)
• District 146: Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest (e-learning)
• District 145: Oak Forest, Tinley Park (e-learning)
• District 142: Oak Forest (e-learning)
• District 124: Evergreen Park (e-learning)
• Evergreen Park High School: Evergreen Park (e-learning)
• Atwood Heights School Dist. 125: Alsip (e-learning)
• CHSD 218: Oak Lawn, Palos, Blue Island (e-learning)
• Ridgeland Dist. 122: Oak Lawn (e-learning)
• Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123: Oak Lawn, Hometown (e-learning)
• Chicago Ridge Dist. 127.5: Chicago Ridge (e-learning)
• Infant Jesus of Prague: Flossmoor

Countdown To Fleadh: Oak Forest Fleadh Back For 15th Year March 2

Oak Forest's 2024 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun including a 5K, parade live music, and more, set for March 2.

Oak Lawn Passes Measure Restricting Unscheduled Migrant Bus Drop-Offs

Trustees pass ordinance requiring a license to operate a privately chartered bus in Oak Lawn to prohibit unscheduled migrant bus stops.

Taco Bell Coming (Back) Soon To Oak Forest: City

The fast food taco chain will be back in town, in the space formerly occupied by KFC, officials said.

Applications Open For 2024 South Side Irish Parade Queen

It's good to be the queen. Applications are now open for the 2024 South Side Irish Parade Queen through Feb. 27.

Hunt For Queen Of Hearts Continues In Park Lawn Progressive Raffle

The next big pick is Jan. 17 in Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle where the jackpot is expected to reach $225,000. Tickets on sale now.

Capuano Classic 4-By-4 Hockey Tourney Takes To The Ice, Teams Forming

Teams are forming now for the Daniel V Capuano hockey tournament Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 at Yukich Field in Evergreen Park. Must be 21 to play.

‘Pop-Up’ Senior-Focused DMV Moves To New Location In Bridgeview

Due to popularity of the "no-appointment" walk-in senior pop-up DMV, the Secretary of State DMV is moving to the Bridgeview Community Center

Homewood Partners With D153 For MLK Jr. Day Of Service

The Village is working with D153 in collecting donations for several key, local nonprofits and organizations the month of January.

Flossmoor Seeking Volunteers, Donations For Day Of Service

Find out where helping hands, donations are needed for the Day of Service Jan. 15.

JCPenney To Give Free Headshots To Thousands On The Job Hunt

The retail chain will offer the photos to the first 3,000 who sign up before Feb. 7.