Man Dies After Hit By 2 Cars | 'Ready To Kill' FEMA Threat | 'Rogue' Informant Gets 13 Yrs

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 15.

'Nothing Stays Hidden': Family Of Oak Lawn Man Killed In Orland Hit-And-Run Wants Answers

Issa Arabi, 22, was "the purest of souls," his family said, and the driver who hit him needs to take responsibility.

• RELATED: 'Somebody Knows Something': $3K Reward Offered In Hit-And-Run That Killed Oak Lawn Man

'I'm Ready To Kill': Midlothian Man Gets 2 Years For Phone Threats To FEMA, Local Police

Darren Walton made more than 100 calls to FEMA in 2023. He threatened a mass shooting, and that he'd kill police if they intervened.

Oak Lawn Man Sentenced To 13 Years On Drug Charges, Feds Say He Was 'Rogue' Informant

Feds say Oak Lawn man was a DHS confidential informant, who had cultivated a "corrupt relationship" with a DEA agent while selling cocaine.

Felon Caught With Stolen Gun, $16K In I-57 Traffic Stop: Will Co. Sheriff

A Wisconsin man and felon faces felony charges after being found with illegal guns in an I-57 traffic stop near Wilmington-Peotone Road.

'It Was A Dream': Manhattan's Dr. Scott Dog Park Opens To Eager Pups, Owners

Manhattan celebrated the official opening and ribbon cutting for Dr. Scott Dog Park on Monday, July 14.

What Caused A House To Explode That Claimed The Life Of 76-Year-Old Crestwood Man?

A National Transportation Safe Board investigation has revealed that a Nicor-fueled natural gas leak caused a home to explode on June 12.

Man Hit Woman, 68, Through Driver's Side Window: NLPD

The incident happened July 9, according to police reports. The woman told police she didn't know what had caused the outburst.

A Toast To 10 Years: Mokena Fitness Studio, New Lenox Brewery Collaborate On Anniversary Beer

SPENGA co-founder Amy Nielsen worked with Mike Bacon of Arrowhead Ales Brewing on WERKout Wheat, to mark the studio's 10-year anniversary.

Tacos Stuff, Chihuahuas Steal Hearts At New Lenox's Food Fight: Taco Fest

New Lenox brought back its Food Fight, with restaurants trying to win over fans with their tacos. Some might say the day "went to the dogs."

'Honor Of A Lifetime': ISP K9 Cop Needs Life-Saving Surgery, His Handler Fights To Fund It

ISP K9 officer Bane has kept narcotics, guns, child predators and violent fugitives off the street. Now, he needs the public's help.

Gas Station In Justice Sells Winning Lotto Million 1 Ticket Worth A Cool $1 Million

The lucky player, still unknown, matched all six Lotto Million 1 numbers in the Thursday, July 10 drawing: 5-11-16-23-25-39.

Marist Set For Thousands Of Music Lovers Saturday At Southside Summer Festival

Tickets are available for Marist's Southside Summer Festival, July 19, featuring Poi Dog Pondering, Michael Glabicki and Red Pop Fury.

700 Retro Rides Line Harlem Avenue For Palos Heights Classic Car Show

Hundreds of classic cars will line Harlem Avenue Thursday, July 17, for the 2025 Palos Heights Classic Car Show.

Sweets Success: Manhattan Teen Inspires With Food Truck Launch, Passion For Business

Kailyn Schuster is making a name for herself with her KeKe's Donuts. She celebrates her start with the Young Entrepreneur Market.

Valley View School District Holds Job Fair On July 22

VVSD is currently making immediate hiring decisions for a paraprofessional for the 2025-26 school year.

Barnes & Noble Extends Lease At The Promenade Bolingbrook

"This lease extension represents an early achievement in our mission to stabilize tenancy," mall owners said.

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm Looking For Seasonal Hires For Fall Fest

The 2025 fall fest will run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 2.

Lemont High School Graduate Receives College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

LHS graduate Nora Thornber received a National Merit Michigan State University Scholarship.

Culinary Studio Plans Move Forward In Frankfort

The cooking studio would offer different types of cooking classes, as well as a lounge and bar.

Flossmoor Police Ramp Up Speeding Patrols In July

Offenders will be stopped and ticketed, especially on Flossmoor Road, Western Avenue and Vollmer Road, among others.