Bomb Threat Hoax At Hospital | Cop's Killer Wants Out Of Prison | DUI Driver Was 2 Times The Limit

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

'Distressed Individual' Made Bomb Threat To Silver Cross Hospital, Deemed Not Credible: NLPD

New Lenox police gave the all-clear Monday evening after a bomb threat was made to Silver Cross Hospital.

Cook County State's Attorney Collecting Letters Ahead Of Convicted Cop Killer's Clemency Hearing

Sentenced to 60 years for the 1998 murder of a Chicago cop, his convicted killer seeks clemency in January.

Mokena DUI Driver Was 2 Times Over Limit When He Hit Several Trees, Trapping Passenger In Car: Court Docs

A New Lenox man told police he lost control of his car near Schoolhouse and Francis roads Thursday. His passenger had to be extricated.

Man Tried To Flush Newborn After Mom Gave Birth In Toilet: Will County Sheriff

A baby girl found buried in a Wilmington yard Friday was placed inside a beer box, the sheriff's office said. Two people have been charged.

Turning Point USA Affiliate Club OK'd At Lincoln-Way West Despite Claims Of 'Stalled' Process

School and Lincoln-Way District 210 officials say the process was fair and the same as any other club.

Tinley Park Police Warn Of 'Major Uptick' In Check Washing Incidents

Tinley Park police issued a warning to residents last week.

'He Was The Epitome Of What We Look For' In Officers: Park Forest Mourns Rookie Cop Shot On Duty

Tim Jones was shot multiple times in 2016, leaving him paralyzed. He died Dec. 3 at 34 years old.

CITGO Will Start Real-Time Monitoring, Hold More Community Meetings

The Village of Lemont and CITGO continue to work together to address resident concerns, the Village said.

New Lenox Ross Employee Targeted In Bitcoin Scam, Feared For Others' Jobs: New Lenox PD

An employee at Ross Dress For Less was told if they didn't comply with a caller's demands, other workers' jobs were in jeopardy.

'Up To The Challenge': Oak Forest Culver's Owner Proud To Be In Top 5 Again

The Bremen D228 grad is excited for his team, selected among the top 5 of 1,000 Culver's locations in the country, and vying for $100K.

'Built On Big Dreams': Friends Bring Indoor Golf, Sports Simulators To New Lenox At 'Country Club Social'

The family-friendly Country Club Social is set to open soon. It features multi-sport simulators, ping pong, and darts.

New Retail Building Approved In Romeoville

Two restaurants have been announced for the new building.

Lockport Author Releases Fourth Children's Book

Local author Megan Deliberto has released "Garbage Squirrel."

Will County Board Candidate Back On Ballot After Appeal

Tyler Giacalone is a Democratic candidate running for the District 11 seat, which represents the Bolingbrook area.

Ho Ho Holiday Trolley Bar Crawl Returns To Orland Park For Festive Fun

The Dec. 13 bar crawl hits six local establishments, celebrating the holidays and promoting local businesses.

Ravisloe Country Club To Celebrate 125th Anniversary: Staff Seeks Past Members, Caddies, Memories

Ravisloe Country will mark 125 years in 2026.

New Lenox Man Builds Massive Snowman To Beat Boredom During Storm

Kyle Zdych was bored, and turned to a cherished childhood snowy day (or night) activity.

Keating Announces Campaign For U.S. Congress In Illinois’ 2nd District

Patrick Keating publicly announced on Thursday that he will among 10 vying for the Democratic nomination in the March 2026 primary.