Shooter Stays In Jail | Rescue Farm Needs Help | Fest For LEGO Lovers

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Vehicles On Cicero Avenue Ordered Detained

The shooting left one driver with a graze wound, with gunfire striking a car full of teens in the McDonald's drive-thru, prosecutors said.

Manhattan Rescue Farm Pleads For Public's Help Amid Funding Shortfall

Manhattan's HHH Ranch saw a huge dropoff in donations in 2024, forcing the suspension of their scholarship program.

LEGO Lovers' 'Brick Fest Live' Returns To Tinley Park

The interactive fest takes place Dec. 28–29 and features more than a million colorful bricks on display and ready for play.

Loaded Glock With Extended Magazine Found In Traffic Stop

A 34-year-old Chicago man who was a passenger in the car was found to be in possession of a gun, Palos Heights police said.

Challenger To Tinley Mayor, Slate File Appeal After Kicked Off Ballot

A Tinley Park Electoral Board voted last week to remove mayoral challenger Michael Maloney and his Tinley Together slate from the ballot.

Farmers Market Coming Back To New Lenox In 2025: Mayor

The market will be held Thursday evenings in the Commons, May through September. Application for vendors open now.

'Something Special': Oak Forest Culver's Owner Thrilled To Be In Top 5

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 $50K.

Tinley Man Vying To Keep 'Great Chicago Light Fight' Title In Town

Eric Schaaf hopes to win ABC7's Great Chicago Light Fight, and repeat the title for Tinley Park.

Tinley Brewery, Tap Room Bring Back Christmas Cookie Beer For Charity

Flipside Brewing and The Open Bottle released Santa's Midnight Snack—made to taste like Santa's favorite cookie—on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Orland PD Ramps Up Impaired Driving Patrols For Holiday Stretch

The increased enforcement campaign runs Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, police said.

Metra, Village Celebrate Completion of Homewood Station

Officials gathered on Friday morning to cut the ribbon on the fully completed Homewood Metra station.

'Personal Hygiene' Products Cited By IL Women As Worst Christmas Gifts

Your lady doesn't want a box of tampons for Christmas. Illinois women rank the most epic fail Christmas gifts received by a partner.

Manhattan Police Warn Of Scam Involving Unexpected Packages

The Better Business Bureau has also warned of the scam hitting victims nationwide.

New Restaurant Plans Do Not Move Forward At Frankfort Village Board

A new restaurant, Rhumbar, at 10211 W. Lincoln Highway has been proposed within the Brookside Office Centre Development.

Patch Queen Of Hearts Action Report, Week Of December 16

Do you feel lucky? Patch has rounded up the current Queen of Hearts raffle happening around the Southland. You can't win if you don't play.

Downtown Lockport Storefronts Decked Out For The Holidays

The storefront window murals by artist Kevin Traynor are brought to downtown by the City of Lockport and the Summer Art Series.

Holiday Enforcement Campaign Conducted By Will County Sheriff

The campaign started Dec. 13, and will run through Jan. 2.