Shots Fired At Car Thieves | No Bond In Slaying | Crash Probe 'Flawed'

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, August 8.

No Bond For Man Charged With Murder In Slaying Of Oak Forest Woman

Chad Oster, 36, of Tinley Park, will be held without bond in connection with the Aug. 4 stabbing death of Lauren Pikor, 30.

• Oak Forest Stabbing Victim Was Dedicated Single Mom: GoFundMe: Lauren Pikor was a single mom with an 8-year-old daughter, according to family. A fundraiser has been started to support her.

Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Theft Suspects: Police

No one was injured, and two men fled in a vehicle and were not located, police said.

Oak Lawn Investigation Into Deadly Crash 'Fatally Flawed:' Attorney

"I don't want to be liable for someone walking in front of my car," driver allegedly told police after fatally hitting Murod Kurdi on June 5.

Manhattan Rallies Behind Beloved 4-Year-Old Boy, Now Terminally Ill

The community of Manhattan is coming together for a boy in a battle with neuroblastoma, whose cancer has recently returned.

Flossmoor Woman Known As Oldest Person In Illinois Dies At 111

Juanita Mitchell died Friday after suffering a stroke, according to a report.

Tinley Park Kids' Curbside Café Back To Help Local Charities

The café is open Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 22 from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy Open To Applicants

Only 30 spots available for the academy that runs Jan. 11–March 28.

'Kindest Person You'd Meet': Mayor Pays Tribute To Late Former Staffer

Former Tinley Park Planning Director Paula Wallrich died July 31 at 68 years old.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 7

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Free Manufacturing Training Offered To High School Seniors At MVCC

Moraine Valley Community College offers a free manufacturing exploration pilot program for high school seniors starting Aug. 21.