Son Accused In Dad's Beating Death | Woman Tied Up During Invasion | Adored Toddler Mourned | 2 Found Stabbed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 11.

Son Accused Of Beating Father To Death In 'Domestic Incident'

A Chicago Ridge man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the deadly beating of his 59-year-old father.

Woman Held At Gunpoint, Tied Up During Homer Glen Home Invasion: Sheriff

At 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to a reported home invasion on South Deer Path in Homer Glen.

Palos Man Charged With Attempted Murder After 2 Elderly People Found Stabbed In Home: Cops

Cook County Sheriff's Police found two elderly people with multiple stab wounds inside a home in unincorporated Palos Township.

Manhattan Fire District, Community Rally Around Firefighter's Family After Toddler's Death

Paxton Ledvina, son of Manhattan firefighter Dylan Ledvina, died unexpectedly Dec. 8.

• RELATED: Services Set For Adored Toddler Son Of Manhattan Firefighter

Coyote Grabs Ring Camera, Takes Off In New Lenox Woods

The Ring cam—placed to help keep an eye on coyotes around the homeowner's chickens—was found discarded a few hundred feet away.

1 Injured, Residents Displaced In Overnight Apartment Fire: Oak Forest Fire Department

One person suffered minor first-degree burns in the fire at 158th and Terrace Drive.

Pay Up, Fans: Tinley Park's Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Will Charge For Parking In 2026

Concertgoers will have to buy a parking pass separately from their ticket, with prices starting at $20 per car.

Homewood Sisters' Sweet Tradition Of Hot Cocoa Stand Back For Its 22nd Year

Sisters Mara and Kayla Winfrey have grown up, but have not outgrown a sweet idea of a hot chocolate stand to benefit Toys For Tots.

Orland Park Shop Hosts Free Santa Visits, Photo Op And Holiday Fun

The Holly House will host the event Saturday, Dec. 13 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Local Officials Host Turkey, Ham Giveaway In Romeoville

The giveaway will be conducted drive-thru style and one turkey or ham will be provided per household.

Another Illinois Red Lobster Location Closes

The Board amended its Village Code on Tuesday to decrease the number of liquor licenses, due to the closing of Red Lobster.

Brazilian Steakhouse Opening Soon In Bolingbrook

The eatery is owned and operated by Brazilian chefs, with meat selections from Brazil and the U.S.

Mokena's K9 Cop Kong Receives Donated Ballistic Vest

The vest was donated by nonprofit Protecting K9 Heroes.

Orland Police Ramp Up Patrols For Impaired Driving, Seat Belt Use For Holiday Stretch

'Drive High. Get a DUI,' 'Click It or Ticket' and 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' campaigns emphasize buckling up and safe driving.