Wrestler Slain Protecting Daughter | 1 Dead In Crash | Shooting On I57

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

Family Raising Funds To Pay Funeral Costs Of Wrestler Shot In Justice

A GoFundMe Campaign has been started for prominent Chicago wrestler Tony Rubalcava, 42, who was shot in Justice protecting his daughter.

Man, 49, Dies In Head-on Crash Near Will County Fairgrounds: Police

The crash happened on Wilmington-Peotone Road, east of Division Street on Saturday evening.

Bullets Fly Over I-57, 2 Charged In Road Rage Incident: ISP

The men are accused of shooting a driver after they rear-ended his vehicle on I-57 near 111th Street, then fleeing and eluding police.

Teen Injured When Dirtbike Hits Car At Nelson And Delaney: NLPD

The crash happened Sunday around 5:30 p.m.

Police Called To Sts. Dennis and Joseph In Lockport As Teachers Asked To Leave

Community members submitted a petition to the Diocese calling for the removal of the principal.

Tinley Park Squatter Gets 30 Days In Jail, Must Pay Back $20K: Judge

Michele Parker was sentenced to some jail time and probation, in addition to being ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.

'Don't Want To Believe This': Family Mourns Beloved New Lenox Boy, 13

Dante Julian Garza-Prieto died Tuesday, June 4 after suffering an asthma attack, his mother told Patch.

Missing Airman Killed In WWII Welcomed Home After 80 Years: PHOTOS

2nd Lt. Robert L. E. Porter is home in Illinois after he was killed in action in WWII in February 1944.

Steve McMichael Won't Travel For Hall Of Fame Induction

Plans for McMichael's induction will take place at his home in Homer Glen.

Shell Casings Found After 2 Disturbances On Same Block

Oak Lawn police cited and released several adults and teens over a dispute with a homeowner, then went back later for reported gunshots.

Oak Forest Man, 27, Killed In Fall From Scaffolding At UChicago

David O'Donnell, 27, fell from the scaffolding at the hospital's cancer pavilion, reports said Thursday.

Marist Boys Volleyball Wins Fourth State Title

The Marist RedHawks toppled York Community High School in the IHSA state volleyball finals, finishing season 39-2.

Shot Fired Through Windshield In Carjacking Attempt: Flossmoor PD

The incident happened Friday afternoon between 3 and 3:15 p.m., on Sterling Avenue, police said. The car's owner was not injured.

Oak Forest Man Shot In Chase With Car Burglary Suspects: PD

The incident happened Friday just before 2 a.m., police said.

Cars Broken Into At Mokena Park, Police Seek Information

Mokena police are seeking witnesses or information after two cars were broken into at Main Park Monday.

Know Before You Go: Orland's SummerFest Set For Fun Weekend June 14–16

The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce's hit event is back for a second year, Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16.

$19.48 Campaign: FVM Marks Women Veterans Recognition Day

The Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial is rallying for 100 donations of $19.48 to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Day June 12.

Bug Loving Boy, 5, Finds Two, Rare Blue-Eyed Cicadas In Palos Heights

Lucky Jason Prange has waited all year for the historic double-emergence and has been having a blast with all the cicadas, his dad says.

Frankfort's Prairie Park Getting New Playground

The current playground equipment has been removed, and new play structures will be installed this summer, the Village said.

Oak Lawn Library's Local Authors Showcase Features 32 Authors

Local authors from a wide range of genres will take over the Oak Lawn Public Library Wednesday, June 12.

Homewood Debuts 'Rock The Block' Parties Downtown For Summer 2024

The block parties will be held in Martin Square on the last Wednesday of the month this summer.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 10

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.