Man Shoots Neighbor | Murderer Mom Sentenced | 1 Killed In Crash

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 9.

Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Man, 70, In 'Racially Motivated' Shooting

Police believe additional charges will be filed against the man, who "fired dozens of rounds of ammunition with an assault style rifle."

Mom Sentenced To 20 Years In 2003 Deaths Of Newborn Twin Sons

Antoinette Briley, 44, pled guilty to first-degree murder. Prosecutors said she dumped her newborn babies in a trash bin in Stickney.

Woman, 83, Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash In Oak Forest: Police

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon near 156th and Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest Police said.

Driver Caught In Street Takeover Fatally Shot On South Side

Chicago police said the 20-year-old driver was struck by a volley of gunshots through his windshield when he got trapped in a ring of cars.

'Full Circle Moment': Lifelong Mokena Woman To Open Boutique In Town

Carly Baranak will bring popular Hustle & Heart online store to a storefront in Mokena, and she's so excited for people to shop in person.

Teen Driver To Be Cited After 5-Car Crash In Mokena: Police

The accident happened Tuesday afternoon at LaGrange and LaPorte roads in Mokena.

Road Work Begins On Stretch Of 94th Avenue, Down To One Lane: Village

A portion of 94th Avenue in Tinley Park will undergo resurfacing and other work, beginning May 8 and through June, officials said.

New Lenox D122 Support Staff File To Form A Union

The district's 155 professional support staff made the move early Thursday, May 9, the Illinois Federation of Teachers said.

Village Warns Of Roofing Contractor Scams After Hailstorm Hits Orland

Residents should be careful of unlicensed contractors going door-to-door offering their services.

Cicada Cupcakes 'Flying Off The Shelf' At Wolf's Bakery

Wolf's Bakery in Evergreen Park has been busy baking cicada cupcakes in honor of the double emergence. Their bugs are made of buttercream.

Insane Jackpot Grows To $494K After Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Rollover

The queen is still hiding in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts drawing as the jackpot swells to $494,155. Tickets on sale for the May 15 pull.

Chicago Heights Man Gets 10 Years For Illegal Machine Gun

Gralon Potts, 38, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon in the August 12, 2023 incident in University Park.

'Coffee With A Cop' Dates Set For Tinley Park Residents

Tinley Park residents are invited to meet with police officers over coffee once a month.

Bobby Jenks’ New Look Windy City ThunderBolts Open ‘24 Season Thursday

The Windy City ThunderBolts open Thursday, May 9, at Ozinga Field, featuring $1.75 retro beers. See what's in store for the 2024 season.

Orland Chamber's SummerFest Returns After Big 2023 Debut

The event will be held June 14–16 at the 153rd Street Metra station in Orland Park.