Teacher Still On Staff After Kirk Post | Cops Search For Man Who Fled Crash | Teacher Strike Averted

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 18.

Oak Forest HS Teacher In Probe Over Charlie Kirk Post Still On-Staff: Bremen District 228

Mrs. Laurie Genardo remains employed at Bremen District 228, the administration said Wednesday.

• RELATED: Controversy Swirls Around Oak Forest HS Teacher's Charlie Kirk Post, Parents Demand Transparency: A teacher under scrutiny for a social media post on Kirk's death returned to the classroom, as some alumni praised her "nonstop dedication."

Cops Search For Man Who Fled Frankfort Car Crash

"It is unknown why the individual fled the traffic crash and if they are a danger to the community," police said.

D146 Teachers, Admin Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike: IFT

CCSD 146 leadership and teachers union came to a tentative agreement Tuesday, less than a week before a strike was set to begin.

'These Workers Do Their Jobs, But Dist. 130, You Need To Clean Up Your Act Today.”

SEIU Local 73 union members alleged they can't speak any other language except English on the job.

2nd Suspect In Sproat Avenue Home Invasion To Be Detained While Case Is Pending: OLPD

A second suspect, Alonzo Gause, 32, has been charged in the armed home invasion in May, OLPD said.

Majestic Monarchs Take Wing Lake Katherine Butterfly Festival Saturday and Sunday

Celebrate the incredible migration of the Monarch butterfly Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights.

Oak Lawn Spartans Off To Stunning 3-0 Start For The First Time In Over 20 Years

"The culture of the team and program has changed, and that's why you are seeing a different team on the field," Coach Ryan Pattison said.

Huge Pop-Up Sale Of Used Kids' Clothing, Toys Returns To Frankfort

The Kid's Closet Connection-Will County will hold its fall sale Oct. 2–5, with 40,000 items already tagged and waiting for shoppers.

Free Fruits, Veggies For Will County Residents At Pop-Up Event In Monee

The drive-up event is set for Sept. 23 at New Hope Christian Community Church. First come, first served.

Orland Park Swears In Seven New Police Officers

The Village welcomed the new officers and administered the oath of office to two nearly promoted ones.

Orland Fire District Accepting Applications For Firefighter/Paramedic

Deadline to apply is Oct. 20.

Long-Time Lemont Township Clerk Barbara Buschman Dies

Buschman, a long-time Lemont resident, died Monday. She was known to many thanks to her involvement in various Lemont organizations.

Recycle Your Bicycle At Bolingbrook's Hidden Oaks Preserve

The program is already underway and runs through Sept. 28.

Electric Vehicle Chargers Approved For Romeoville Village Hall, Metra Station

The agreement with Veterans Energy Team will cost $118,800.

LTHS Board Recognizes 432 AP Scholars

The District said this year is the largest number of scholars it has ever earned.