Man Missing After Crash | Carjacker Crashes—Twice | Missing Wallaby

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, Sept. 14.

Mokena Man Missing, Endangered After Fleeing Crash: Manhattan PD

A man is missing after fleeing the scene of a crash on Rte 52 in the early morning hours Wednesday. He could be in mental health crisis.

Wallaby Missing From Monee: Will County Animal Control

Don't chase or try to catch "Rupert" the wallaby, Animal Control warns.

Carjacking Suspect Flees Scene, Crashes Twice, Then Arrested: PD

The incident happened Saturday, Sept. 9 in Flossmoor.

Unfounded Bomb Threat Reported At Fountaindale Library: Police

Police said the investigation found no substantiated threat, and the incident is similar to others reported at libraries this week.

White Sox Ticket Sales Discriminates Against Disabled: Suit

Two Sox fans sued the team in federal court, saying the team does not allow disabled fans to purchase season tickets on the team's website.

Rescue Squad Trains To Be The Best With Worst-Case Scenarios

A group of firefighters specially trained for complex rescues put their skills to the test in simulated rescues from tornado-damaged homes.

Oak Lawn Village Manager, Police Supervisors Get Pay Bump

Village manager Tom Phelan's annual salary surpasses $206,000 after a 5 percent raise while some officers will see a 3.5 percent bump.

After Flags Burned At Concert, IL Gun Org Defends Singer Jason Aldean

The Illinois State Rifle Association on Thursday said Aldean's song "Try That In A Small Town" aligns with their mission.

Burbank's New AERO Therapeutic Center A 'Center Of Hope' For Students

The 150,000-square-foot facility allows special education students from 11 districts to receive a second-to-none education, officials say.

Palos Park's PD's Coffee With A Cop Focuses On Fire Investigations

The next community gathering with local police and fire officials will take place on Sept. 20 at the Plush Horse in Palos Park.

Homewood's 'Chuck It For Charity' Encourages Garage Sales For A Cause

Village encourages residents to hold garage sales throughout the month of September, with the permit fees to be donated to charity.

Alsip Community Garage Sale Offers Bargains Galore

The annual community event will begin on Friday and run through Sunday and offers residents a wealth of treasures within a close proximity.

Homewood's Fall Fest Back For 21st Year With Eats, Tunes, Family Fun

Homewood's Fall Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 23 in the village's downtown.

Stagg's Colton Nero Earns Chicago Bears Coach Of The Week Honor

Nero took over the Chargers program in 2000 and has Stagg off to its first 3-0 start to a season since 2005 and changed the team's culture.

Two Lincoln-Way East Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Seniors Riley Drzewiecki and James Legno are among the 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide.