Man Tackles Attacker | PE Teacher Investigated | Murder Trial To Start

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 6.

Man Attacks, Stabs Woman With Scissors, Witness Tackles Assailant: Monee PD

The incident happened Tuesday evening near Ridgeland Avenue and Monee Manhattan Road, police said.

Manhattan D114 Employee On Leave Amidst Internal Investigation: Admin

District officials on Wednesday said they are investigating a claim that a school employee violated district policy.

'Justice For Charlie': Trial Set To Begin In New Lenox Homicide

Kevin Johnson, now 21, is being tried for first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old New Lenox man Charlie Baird.

Alsip Man Charged In 2024 Fatal I-94 Expressway Shooting

Darius Norwood, 32, is charged with first-degree murder in the June 2024 shooting that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man.

South Holland Woman Bilked $1.8M From IL Dept. Of Education: Courts

The woman was a former executive of a Chicago-area nonprofit that provided after-school programs to schools in the Chicago area.

Pekau v. Dodge: Mayor Says Forum Is On, Challenger Calls It A 'Stunt'

Chamber canceled its mayoral forum in its planned format. Mayor will carry on with one, instead, but Dodge calls it a campaign rally.

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready To Serve Up Pierogi For Easter Dinner

No pre-orders this time! It's first come, first served on sale dates in April.

Know Before You Go: 31st Manhattan Irish Fest Set To Paint Town Green

Manhattan's beloved Irish Fest returns for its 31st year Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 in downtown Manhattan.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2025

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2025 Lenten season.

Meet Juliette Gordon Low In One Woman Show At Palos Heights Library

The LWV Palos-Orland chapter present a social gathering Saturday, March 8, with the Girl Scouts of America founder Juliette Gordon Low.

Priest With Ties To St. Gerald, St. Al, Queen Of Peace, Dies At 70

Visitation for Rev. Richard Lo Bianco will take place March 6, at St. Gerald in Oak Lawn, with mass March 7 at Holy Cross in Deerfield.

Board Approves Final Plans For 16 Cottages At Cedarhurst Of Frankfort

The 16 independent living cottages will offer 32 units at the senior living facility.

Romeoville Board OKs Skate Park Construction

The project should be completed by the end of this summer.