Man Shot In Mugging | Charges For Dog Abuser | Ferrari, Benz Carjacked

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 12.

Shopper Shot In Evergreen Park Menards Parking Lot In Robbery Attempt

A 63-year-old man was shot in the stomach when he refused to hand over his property during an armed robbery attempt, EPPD said.

Man Charged In Dog's Torture In Mokena Due In Court In November

Matthew Berry has already been ordered to pay $160,000 to the woman who says that the Midlothian man had a hand in killing her two dogs.

2 Luxury Vehicles Carjacked Same Week In Palos Township

A Ferrari Roma and Mercedes-Benz were carjacked in separate incidents in unincorporated Palos.

19th Ward Mutual Aid Responds To Migrant Humanitarian Crisis

19th Ward Mutual Aid is seeking donations and volunteers to assist migrants being sheltered at the 22nd District Chicago police station.

Tinley Social Services Agency In Final Steps To Re-Opening After Fire

Together We Cope's grand reopening is now expected in November, though an exact date has not yet been set.

Flurry Of Makers Artisan Market Back At Tinley Park Brewery

The market will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 at Hailstorm Brewing.

SXU Police Chief Fired After Being On Administrative Leave: Sources

St. Xavier University has named an interim chief after Melvin Cornelius was reportedly dismissed after a long string of complaints.

IJP School Mourns 'Bright Light', Teacher Who Loved 'Her Babies'

Infant Jesus of Prague School is honoring the memory of a kindergarten teacher at the school after her death last week.

New President Appointed To Lead Trinity Christian College

Dr. Aaron Kuecker will advance strategies in reducing student loan debt and creating innovative approaches to student well being at Trinity.

Partial 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse Will Cross Chicago Skies Saturday

If it's not too cloudy, Chicagoans can expect to see a rare, annular solar eclipse with 50-percent visibility this Saturday, Oct. 14.

Springview Sweets Opens In Lockport Metra Station

Springview Sweets opened in the space, 133 W. 13th St., on Monday.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set For Oct. 28 In Orland Park

Residents are encouraged to clean out medicine cabinets to keep dangerous drugs from falling into the wrong hands.

Southwest Suburban Conference Football Partners With DuPage Valley Conference

Beginning next fall, the partnership will divide the two conferences into a three division football league.

Adult Welding Classes Offered At Lincoln-Way East

There will be four classes to choose from, an introduction class and an advanced class.

Flossmoor Seeks Project Hosts For Annual Day Of Service

Village officials are already planning ahead for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day coordinated effort.