$1M Scratch-Off | Adopted 1,300 Days Later | Migrant Drop-offs Blocked

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 26.

$1 Million Scratch-off Lottery Ticket Sold At Lockport Gas Station

The ticket is part of the Illinois Lottery's first-ever $50 scratch-off game.

1,342 Days Later, Longtime Rescue Dog Adopted In Time For Christmas

You know the face, and you remember the name. Cache Creek's "Ryker" has finally left the building. A New Lenox family has welcomed him home.

New Lenox Mayor Restricts Migrant Drop-Offs In Town

Mayor Tim Baldermann signed the order preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.

A Very Merry Proposal: Downtown Tinley Shines In Couple's Big Night

Josh Fonseca Jr. and Lauren Paprocki shared their sweet moment lit by the display in downtown Tinley Park's Zabrocki Plaza.

Manhattan Mayor Restricts Migrant Drop-Offs In Town

Mayor Mike Adrieansen signed an order preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.

Bus Carrying Texas Migrants Attempts Drop-off In Manhattan: Village

The bus stopped at Manhattan's Metra station, and the driver told police he was looking for a train into Chicago.

Hog Wild Coming To New Lenox In Former Little Joe's

The barbecue brand with two other south suburban locations will soon serve it up in New Lenox, in the location on Cedar Road.

Homer Glen Resident Helps To Provide Holiday Joy For Veterans

Karen Szynkowski worked with local police and fire officials to begin the Heroes Helping Heroes program that gives gift cards to local vets.

'Humbling, Breathtaking': Girl, 10, Pays Off School Lunch Debt In Days

Former New Lenox resident Aria Jandeska set out to help families in her new Wilmington school—and she did.

Lockport Township School Board Member Boersma Resigns

Marty Boersma, who was sworn onto the school board in April, informed officials of his choice to resign effective immediately on Wednesday.

Homer Glen's La Ha To Serve 82nd District As State Representative

Nicole La Ha, who served as a Homer Glen Village Trustee will fill the vacancy representing the district left by Lemont Mayor John Egofske.