1 Killed In Crash | Iconic BBQ Spot To Close | Charges In Fatal Crash

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Jan. 9.

Chicago Man Charged With Reckless Homicide In Fatal Oak Lawn Crash

Peter Swenson, 19, will appear for a pretrial hearing in Bridgeview on felony reckless homicide and DUI charges in a fatal traffic crash.

Original Hog Wild In Midlothian To Close After Losing Lease: Owner

Bryan Pikorz said the owner of the building wants to do something different with the space, and will not renew their lease.

Midlothian Man, 27, Dies In Crash At SW Highway And Cicero Avenue

Oak Lawn police said the vehicle that was struck slammed into a vacant oil change business in a crash that left a man dead early Tuesday.

Mercy Sisters Prepare Asylum Seekers For Uncertainties Under Trump

A pair of nonagenarian nuns are preparing asylum seekers for a second Trump presidency and what to do if ICE comes knocking on their door.

Spartan Cheer Team Delivers ‘Greatest Show,’ Now Headed For State

Oak Lawn Community High School's varsity cheer team took second at Wilmington Cheer Invite, advancing to ICCA championship in Springfield

New Lenox Family Seeks Support Amid Beloved Dad's Second Cancer Fight

Doug Wozniak's throat cancer has returned. He and wife Marina are struggling as medical costs mount.

Eugene Savaria Announces Re-Election Run For Frankfort Village Trustee

Savaria has served as a Trustee since 2020, and was re-elected in 2021.

130 Citations Issued In Holiday Stretch Traffic Push: Orland PD

The ramped up campaign for impaired and distracted driving, and seat belt use ran Dec. 13 through Jan. 2.

New Lenox Boy, 7, Chosen To Receive Adaptive Bike In Holiday Giveaway

It's up to supporters to raise the funds for Austin Kozlowski and five others to receive adaptive bikes specially fitted to their needs.

Families Invited To Volunteer At Bridge Teen Center's MLK Service Day

The volunteers will help process donations to The Bridge Thrift Store, on Monday, Jan. 20. The effort honors Dr. King's legacy of service.

Lottery Scratch-off Kiosk Stolen From Peotone Travel Center: Police

The theft happened Saturday, Jan. 4 just before 4:30 a.m., police said.

Congressman Sean Casten Holds First Town Hall Of 2025 This Saturday

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten holds first town hall of the new year Saturday, Jan. 11. The congressman will take questions from IL-06 constituents.

Homer Township Advisory Questions: April 2025 Election

Homer Township voters will weigh in on three advisory questions in the April 1 election.

Expanded Vendor Opportunities Offered At Cook County Forest Preserves

Permit applications open to allow local vendors to enhance visitors' experiences. Food trucks, fitness classes, and more welcome.