Woman Stuck, Hit By Train | 4 Slain In Tinley | Guilty 10 Years Later

Miss a day, miss a lot. The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Man Blames Self For Not Being Able To Save Woman Stuck On Metra Tracks

A Chicago man is wracked by guilt over not being able to pull a woman in a wheelchair off the Metra tracks before she was struck by a train.

'They're Gone. Everything Is OK', Tinley Man Told Cops After Slayings

Maher Kassem, 63, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. He was ordered to remain in custody.

Flossmoor Man Found Guilty In 2013 Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Of Girl

Christopher Young, now 56, was convicted Friday. A jury deliberated for two hours.

Man Flashes Knife, Threatens Worker 'Not To Be A Hero' In Theft: PD

The retail theft happened Tuesday evening at Walmart in New Lenox, police said. The suspect was arrested Thursday afternoon.

North & Maple Kitchen + Bar Slated For Vacant Bulldog Ale House

The Tinley Park-based restaurant and bar will soon open a second location, in New Lenox. Its Tinley Park location will remain open.

After 'Worst Nightmare' Of Fire, PAWS Tinley Park Closed For A Month

The Tinley Park shelter said Friday that they anticipate being closed for at least a month to make necessary repairs after a fire.

Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Jackpot Grows To Over $220K After Rollover

The next big pick is Jan. 24 in Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle where the jackpot is expected to reach $235,000. Tickets on sale now.

Homewood Theater's Greatest Showman Remembered As 'Larger Than Life'

Sanford Cohen, 78, died Jan. 7. His daughter reflects on life with the man who commanded the room in the Dixie Highway theater.

Homer Glen Plans Mental Health Panel Discussion

The discussion will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 24 at Village Hall, 14240 W. 151st St., in Homer Glen.

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial One Step Closer With Site Plan Approval

The Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial is another step closer to coming to fruition, with approval of a site plan and a special use permit.

Southsiders For Peace Illinois Candidates Forum Reset For Friday

The Southsiders for Peace candidates forum for Illinois primary candidates has been reset for Friday, Jan. 26, at Beverly Unitarian Church.

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Trivia Night Fundraiser Set For March 15

Organizers hope to raise $5,000 at the March 15 trivia event, to be held at Flossmoor Community House.

Doomsday Clock Stays At 90 Seconds To Midnight, Amid Many Threats

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists keeps the Doomsday Clock set at 90 seconds to midnight, despite world being in moment of "historic danger."

Lockport Honors Lockport Jr. Porters Football, Cheer Champions

The Lockport Jr. Porters organization offers youth football and cheer teams for a variety of ages before high school.

Willie Preston Collects Valentines To Spread Love To Older Neighbors

Sen. Willie Preston is collecting store-bought and homemade Valentines through Feb. 9 to be distributed to 16th District senior facilities.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 22

South suburban death notices and available visitation information.