Teen Missing | Sex Claims Plague District | Teacher's $26K Surprise

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 12.

Evergreen Park Teen Missing 2 Weeks, Sister Pleads For Information

Julianna Preston, 15, was last seen Nov. 25 in the 98th Street and Lawndale Avenue area. Her sister says she is a runaway.

Superintendent Made Sexual Advances To Ex-Manhattan Schools Staffer, Lawsuit Alleges

The suit alleges that Rusty Ragon, who has since resigned, made advances and sent a former staffer explicit sexual images.

'Like Christmas': D146 Teacher Fighting Cancer Given $26K For Mortgage

A D146 teacher and Lockport resident received the surprise of a lifetime as she again fights ovarian cancer.

Car Stolen In Oak Forest Crashes In Alsip, Chicago Ridge Man Arrested

The car was stolen from the 5600 block of Independence Avenue at 7:45 a.m. The driver behind the wheel crashed it at 8 a.m., police said.

Text-to-911 Service Now Available in Orland Park: Village

Residents in need of emergency services but unable to place a phone call can use the service, effective Tuesday, the Village said.

Lockport Family's Holiday Display Features 20,000 Lights

Now in its fourth year, the holiday light display is synced up to music, and the show with music runs from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Free Microchipping For Will County Pets In 'Home For The Holidays'

Will County Animal Protection Services is offering microchipping services for Will County pets, free of charge for the month of December.

Holiday Specials Set For Tinley Park's 'Jolly Trolley'

The free trolley visiting Tinley Park spots rolls Dec. 11 and 18. Participating spots have specials set for holiday revelers.

Oak Forest Residents To Pay More In City Portion Of Property Taxes

Homeowners will see an estimated $50 increase in the City's portion of the property tax bill.

Santa Flies Into Ozinga For WC ThunderBolts Holiday Open House

Meet Santa, run the bases and tour the clubhouse Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Windy City ThunderBolts Holiday Open House at Ozinga Field. Free.

Marist Alumnus And Chicago Attorney Donates $1M To Marist High School

Prominent Chicago attorney Robert Clifford, a 1969 graduate of Marist High School is recognized as a distinguished alumnus at alumni event.

Bald Eagles Stay The Winter In Will County Preserves

As the weather gets colder and streams and creeks start to freeze, bald eagles will be flocking to areas with open water.

Holiday Posada Combines Cultures Saturday at Chicago Ridge Mall

The holiday posada combines U.S. and Mexican Christmas customs Saturday, Dec. 14, featuring kids activities, music, tamales and more.

Homer Glen Chili's Location Permanently Closed

The restaurant, at 14025 S. Bell Road, has not given a reason for the closure.

Old Quarry Principal Named Middle School Principal Of Year By IPA

The Illinois Principal Association honored Sweeney with the Middle School Principal of the Year Award for the South Cook region.