Slain Cop's Farewell | Missing Woman Safe | Guilty Of Stabbing Dog

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 19.

'Now He Lives Through Me ... I Live For Him,' Slain Cop's Brother Says

Slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez recalled as kind and always with a smile during funeral mass Monday morning at St. Rita.

Woman, 66, Missing After Last Seen Near Sam's Club: Tinley Park PD

The woman was last seen around 12:30 p.m. near the store at 161st and Harlem, police said.

Crestwood Woman Found Guilty Of Stabbing Dog

Tamica Neal, 45, is eligible either for probation or 1 to 3 years in prison after a Will County jury found her guilty of animal cruelty.

South Side Priest Cleared Of Child Sex Abuse Allegation

Rev. Martin Marren served at parishes in Mt. Greenwood, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn. He has been reinstated to ministry.

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over, Drawdown Set for $1M

The Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle is set for a drawdown Wednesday, Nov. 20, for a chance to win over $1 million.

New Lenox D122 Support Staff To Rally Amid Ongoing Contract Talks

Support staff's newly formed union council has been in contract negotiations with district administration since August.

Chicago Man Gets 20 Years For Evergreen Park, Chicago Bank Heists

Christopher Porter, 53, was convicted of robbing banks in Evergreen Park and Chicago after a brief violent spree in 2020 and 2021.

Dodge, 'Orland Park For All' Slate To Vie For Leadership Spots In 2025

Jim Dodge and the Orland Park For All slate announced their runs for Orland Park leadership on Monday.

Lockport DMV To Close Permanently

The Lockport location will close on Nov. 25.

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Aims To Raise $7,500 For 'Giving Tuesday'

The nonprofit will celebrate the Dec. 3 fundraising effort with the theme of "Join Forces For Flossmoor."

$2.7M In FEMA Funds Given To Will Co. Residents After July Storms

2,500 applications for assistance have been filed following the July 13–16 severe weather. Application deadline is Nov. 19.

Pipes Will Be Calling At Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band Tartan Ball

Highland melodies will fill American Legion Post 854 for the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band's 103rd Tartan Ball Saturday, Nov. 23.

Fort Frankfort Playground To Close In December Ahead Of Construction

The replacement project is funded by a $1.7 million DCEO grant from the state.

Forest Preserve Passes Balanced Budget, Property Tax Rates To Decrease

Planned improvements include projects across the county.

LTHS Inducts New National Honor Society Members

239 juniors and 33 seniors, met the criteria set forth by NHS of scholarship, service, leadership and character.