Body In Canal | 9 Yrs For Stolen Wings | Missing Boy Safe In Woods

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, August 13.

Man Found Dead In Lockport Canal ID'd

A 23-year-old man from Oak Forest was pronounced dead Monday afternoon near the Lockport Dam.

Woman Who Stole $1.5M In Chicken Wings From School District Sentenced To Prison: Reports

She stole 11,000 cases of wings over 19 months while working as a consultant for Harvey School District 152, prosecutors have said.

Missing Boy, 3, Found Safe In Woods: Orland PD

The boy had been reported missing from a home near Turtlehead Lake Preserve. Drones and bloodhounds were deployed in the search.

Orland Man In Hate Crime Case Gets Probation, Needs Anger Management

Terrence Clyne pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in the January 2024 encounter with his neighbor that turned violent.

1 Found Shot Inside Manhattan Home, No Threat To Public: Police

The incident happened on Spring Street in Brookstone Springs subdivision Sunday afternoon, police said.

Sleeping Resident Rescued From Bed During Orland Townhome Fire: OFPD

The man was found in his bed as smoke spilled over into his unit from an adjacent one.

Man Surprises Wife With $25 Scratch-off, It Wins Them $1 Million

The ticket was sold at a tobacco shop in Monee.

Palestinian Community Celebrates UFC Champion With Parade And Rally

Over 1,000 people turned out for South Side native Belal Muhammad for a rally in Bridgeview, who became the first Palestinian UFC champion.

1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Will County: IDPH

The person is in their 70s and started feeling symptoms in July, the Will County Health Department said.

Tinley Indie Pet Store Owner Fights 'Tooth And Nail' To Stay Open

The Barketplace's Amanda Daly needs old customers to come back and new ones to find her; the store's future is in jeopardy.

Friends' Dream Comes True With Opening Of Don Jose's In New Lenox

The opening of Don Jose's Cantina and Taqueria is set, and the owners can't wait for you to try it.

Bengtson's Hiring Seasonal Workers For Fall Fest

The farm will be open from Sept. 6 to Nov. 4 this season.

Body Cam Shows Moment K-9 Led Deputy To Missing Man: Sheriff

A scent kit compiled by the family of a missing Beecher man proved crucial in leading police to him, Will County Sheriff's Office said.

'Trying My Hardest': Orland Gaston's Bistro Owner Fights To Stay Open

Gaston's Bistro's Yaser Elkayyal said things need to start to look up, or he could be forced to close down.

'He's Our Bird': Manhattan Sparrow Stranded After Derecho A Fighter

Manhattan resident Niki Costello knew she needed to help the featherless creature found after the July 15 derecho.

Spotting Domestic Abuse: Crisis Center To Train Cosmetologists

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is offering monthly trainings for salon professionals to help them spot signs of domestic violence.

Free Property Tax Appeals Offered At Worth Township

Worth Township officials will file free property tax appeals on residents' behalf with the Cook County Assessor through Aug. 30.