Suspect Shot Self | Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Car | Push To ID Remains In Cold Case | Thief Crashes Car, Dies

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 5.

Suspect's Death In Hickory Hills Shootout Ruled Suicide, Was Non-Compliant Sex Offender

The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled an armed robbery suspect's death a suicide. The 42-year-old man was a non-compliant sex offender.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car: Oak Forest Police

The incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday, at 150th and Cicero Avenue, police said.

Rideshare Driver Sexually Assaulted Passenger In Lockport: Prosecutors

A Joliet man is accused in the 2024 attack in Lockport.

New Lenox Man, 83, Dies Days After Head-On Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Saturday, May 31 at Laraway and Nelson roads.

Cops Respond To Stolen Car, Driver Dies After Speeding Away: EPPD

Evergreen Park officers went looking for the car when they saw it had crashed into another vehicle. Driver pronounced at Christ Hospital.

Rocks Fly On Roberts Road, 3 Businesses Burglarized, Including Durbin's

Three Palos Hills businesses were broken into May 28 on Roberts Road, Palos Hills police said.

'HeART in the Park' Market At Mokena Church To Feature 40 Makers, Vendors

The outdoor market is set for Saturday, June 7 at Marley Community Church in Mokena.

Cold Case: Authorities Push To ID Man's Remains Found In Woods In 2008

The man's body was found in Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve in October 2008.

Tractor Discovery Day Set At New Lenox Tractor Supply Co.

Tractor Discovery Day gives visitors an up-close look at restored antique tractors and farm equipment. Event set for Saturday, June 14.

1 Point Short On First Attempt, New Lenox Teen Tries Again And Aces ACT

Aidan Stockrahm is one of 10 Lincoln-Way District 210 students to achieve a perfect 36 on the ACT in the April sitting.

Mokena D159 'School's Out' Color Run Raises $13,000

The event was held May 29 to celebrate the end of the school year.

Two Lincoln-Way East Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

Frankfort residents and Lincoln-Way East students Caleb Lee and Garrin Donovan were awarded college-sponsored scholarships.

Human Milk Drop-Off Depot Coming To Bolingbrook

The grand opening will be on June 13.

Multi-Platinum Rock Group Will Perform At Bolingbrook's LIV Golf Chicago Tournament

LIV Golf has announced a popular rock group will take the stage at the Bolingbrook Golf Club event.

LTHS Announces Second Semester Honor Rolls

LTHS shares its honor rolls for the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year.