'Terror Instead Of Trust' In District | Ousted Mayor Silenced? | $400K Lotto Win

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Aug. 14.

'Terror Instead Of Trust': Petition Calls For Removal Of 3 Orland D135 Leaders

The petition was started early this week. It calls for the removal of John Bryk, Suzanne Owens and Dave Snyder.

• 'We Do Hear You': District 135 Reacts To Controversy Over Hiring, Removal Of Staff, Promises Transparency: Board members discussed their role in hiring administrators and the need for changes, but no official action was taken.

Village V. Pekau: Judge Grants Restraining Order Over Ousted Mayor's Sharing Of Confidential Info

The order says Pekau must stop sharing the Village's confidential information he gained access to while in office, according to court docs.

$400K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Lemont

One player matched all five numbers in Tuesday's evening drawing to win the game's jackpot.

Driver Who Fled Crash, Ran From Cops Found 'Soaking Wet And Muddy': Tinley Park PD

He was involved in a three-car crash that injured one, and was found nearby sopping wet and muddy after eluding officers, police said.

Kids Caught After Kicking In Door, Mokena Police Warn Of Danger In Similar Acts

The incident happened Aug. 2 in the 11900 block of 197th Street, Mokena police said.

IL Cop Shared His License Plate Reader Login, DEA Agent Used It In Immigration Searches

Despite the illegal searches, the officer kept his job, and remains "one of our greatest officers," a deputy chief told Patch.

Chicago Tribune Reporters Unseal Secrets Of The Unsolved Tylenol Murders At The OL Library

Christy Gutowski and Stacy St. Clair discuss their series on the 1982 Tylenol murders, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Oak Lawn Library.

Homer Glen Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Park

The Village celebrated the opening of Old Oak Park, at 13206 Old Oak Trail, on Wednesday.

District 33C Celebrates Grand Opening After Construction At Homer Junior High, Hadley

The project included additional classrooms, a shared library, a large cafeteria and a gym.

Enrollment Open Now For 2026 Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy

Only 30 spots available for the academy that runs Jan. 8–March 26.

Homewood Woman, 59, 'Had A Way About Her,' Strong Will 'That Could Move Mountains': In Memoriam

Denise Goldfarb died Aug. 2. She was known for her tenacity, compassion for all creatures, and love for her family.

Registration Open Now For Manhattan's Next Village-wide Garage Sale

The sale is set for Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13.

Fiddyment Creek Bridge Project Begins In Lockport

Work will take place along State Street, between Thornton Street to New Avenue, the City said.

District 33C Celebrates Grand Opening After Construction At Homer Junior High, Hadley

The project included additional classrooms, a shared library, a large cafeteria and a gym.