Slain Mom Mourned | Next Steps After Ceiling Collapse | Hootie Is Back

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 7.

2 In Custody For Fatal Shooting Of Single Mom Of 2 In Worth: Police

Charges are pending for two Harvey men tied to Saturday's fatal shooting of a woman in Worth and may be tied to other area cimes, police say

• ‘Every Kind Word, Every Kind Thought, Fills The Heartbreak'
• A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of Jonnie Angel Klein, 31, who was fatally shot in a robbery gone wrong in Worth.

Emergency Board Meeting Planned Tuesday For LTHS Central Plans

A ceiling collapse at LTHS Central campus last week has caused freshmen students to be in remote learning for the past three school days.

Hootie & The Blowfish To Stop In Tinley Park Stop On Summer 2024 Tour

The band hits the road with Collective Soul and Edwin McCain on the "Summer Camp With Trucks" tour.

Tinley Plan Commission OKs Plans For Downtown Harmony Square Housing

The board sent a proposal for a mixed-use building and townhomes near the planned Harmony Square development despite residents' objections.

New Lenox's Silver Cross Hospital Among 'A' Hospitals in IL

Among 109 Illinois hospitals in the report, 27 got top marks, 24 earned a "B," 50 earned a "C" and 8 earned a "D" grade in the ratings.

Tinley Eatery Benefit Helps Girls Of 'Beautiful Mama' Lost To Cancer

Gatto's Italian Restaurant and Bar is helping provide money for three girls whose mom, Elizabeth Curtner lost her cancer fight in October.

8 Names To Be Added To Orland Park Veterans' Memorial In Ceremony

The Veterans Day ceremony will be held Saturday, Nov. 11.

Chicago Bears Surprise Homer Glen Pediatric Cancer Survivor

Ava Perakis and her family will be VIP guests at the Bears game on Thursday.

Village Of Tinley Park Hiring New Finance Director After Resignation

Dave Adamski resigned from his role last month. The Village now looks to again centralize the duties under one person.

Darlene's Pushes Culinary Envelope Behind Familiar Orland Beginnings

The sister restaurant to The White Sheep offers elevated breakfast favorites and more while creating a reputation for eclectic menu items.

'Always There For Us': Kiwanis Steps Up For Crisis Center Renovations

The Orland Park group has been essential in assisting the Crisis Center for South Suburbia with needs critical to serving others.

Flossmoor Set To Sparkle In Tree Lighting, Holiday Season Kickoff

The holiday season starts Nov. 25 in Flossmoor. Hot chocolate, photo ops, tree lighting, carolers and more are in store.

Homewood's Holiday Lights Celebration Quickly Approaching

The annual holiday kickoff event that features an appearance by Santa and the official lighting ceremony for the village takes place Dec. 1.

Baa-maste: Orland Goat Yoga Studio Blends Serenity, Animal Therapy With Fitness Fun

Michelle Apps opened Nature Trails Goat Yoga in 2019 and offers fitness enthusiasts a new way to unwind in a unique serene environment.

Orland Glassland Volunteers Host 2 Seed-Cleaning Events

Volunteers with the group that works to maintain healthy habitats at Orland Grassland will be cleaning harvested grass and wildflower seeds.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 6

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.