$23.5M In Worker's Death | Boy, 14, Hit On e-Bike | Mom Took Own Life | 'Large Fish Kill' At Lagoon

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 12.

$23.5M Settlement For Family Of Oak Forest Man Killed In Scaffolding Accident

The settlement was reached earlier this week, one year after the construction site accident killed David O'Donnell, 27.

Mother's Death Ruled A Suicide, Autopsy Results Pending For 1-Year-Old Son

Kendrea Richardson, 25, and her son, Ellis Washington, 1, were the focus of a death investigation after both were found deceased in Ashburn.

14-Year-Old Boy In Stable Condition After Hit-And-Run In Palos Park: Police

Palos Park police are looking for a Ford F150 pick-up truck after it struck a 14-year-old boy on an e-bike and didn't stop, police said.

'Large Fish Kill' At Oak Forest Lagoon: Park District

Many dead fish were seen floating amid algae at Oak Forest's Lagoon Park over the weekend, residents said.

Vehicle Totaled After Collision With Deer in Palos

Palos Park police warn motorists to be alert for the larger than usual number of deer running around the woods due to cooler temps.

Chicago Braces For Increased ICE Raids, Possible Chaos, Ahead Of 'No Kings' Protest

Mayor Brandon Johnson says city is prepared to protect people's First Amendment right to peaceably assemble ahead of influx of ICE raids.

Township Accuses Bolingbrook Of 'Animus Against Homeless Population': Village Responds

DuPage Township is suing the village, claiming its repeated denials of plans for a new food pantry and resource center violate the law

Short Run On A Long Day Returns For 25th Year

The 5k run/walk will begin at 7 p.m. on June 18.

Fifth Annual Miles For Maddog Run, Walk Planned In Frankfort

The 5k/10k will kick off on June 21 from Lincoln-Way North High School.

Rockin' The Ville Concerts Return In July

The first concert will kick off on July 10 this year.

5K In Memory Of Manhattan Teen Set, Registration Open Now

Manhattan resident Jackson Lewis was 15 and a freshman at Lincoln-Way West when he took his own life in June 2020.

Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation Receives $25K Grant

This grant from American Water Charitable Foundation provides funds to deliver 18 grant programs for the upcoming school year.

New Principal Hired At Flossmoor D161's Western Avenue School

Mario Ford promoted from Assistant Principal at Parker Junior High to Principal at Western Avenue School.

Free Shred Event Coming To Mokena

State Rep. Patrick Sheehan is partnering with Mokena Mayor George Metanias and Will Co. Board Member Jim Richmond in the June 21 event.