1 Dead After Fire | Carjacker Flashed Rifle | Fave Color Pick Wins $1M

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Feb. 29.

Lockport Woman, 79, Dies From Injuries After Fire At Condo

The woman's name is being withheld pending notification of family. The fire happened in the 1100 block of Division Street Tuesday night.

Man Carjacked By Masked, Rifle-Wielding Suspect: Homewood PD

The carjacking happened Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the 800 block of Elder Road in Homewood.

Know Before You Go: Your Guide To This Weekend's Irish Shenanigans

• Manhattan Irish Fest March 1-2
• Oak Forest Fleadh, March 2
• Tinley Irish Parade Sunday, March 3

Lotto Player Plays Fave Color, Wins $1M At Palos Heights BP Station

The Illinois woman treated herself to a Diamond Crossword scratch-off ticket at the BP in Palos Heights on her birthday and won $1 million.

Wrong Queen Pulled In Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle

It's another rollover in Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts Raffle. The jackpot going into the March 6 drawing is $290,805.

Man With Gun Nabbed After Foot Chase Through Chicago Ridge Mall: Cops

The 18-year-old had been followed to the mall after he reportedly pointed a gun a man at another location, Chicago Ridge police said.

New Lenox Emergency Services And Disaster Agency Seeking Team Members

The volunteer-based agency is seeking extra hands ahead of its busy season.

Cashier Claims She Was ‘Tricked’

A cashier says she was tricked into applying money onto a gift, Palos Hills police reports say.

Mokena Junior High Students To Shine In 'Guys and Dolls Jr.' March 1-2

Tickets are $5. Shows are Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

Sow To Grow Seed Swap Planned Saturday At Lake Katherine

Newbie and experienced gardeners can get expert tips on pollinator plants and swap seeds Saturday, March 2, at Lake Katherine Nature Center.

2 Tinley Natives Look To Make Their Mark With Banging Gavel Fare

Chris Gagner and Tim LaFreniere grew up in Tinley—and would love nothing more than to put it on the map with the food they make.

Tinley Brew & Vine Expands To 2 Days At New Venue, Tickets On Sale Now

Tinley Brew & Vine will now be held over two days in April, and has been relocated from its usual home at the Tinley Convention Center.