Cops Miss Gunshot Wounds On Slain Man | Daughter's 'Find Dan' Plight Ends | Gun Threat On Bus | $536M Jackpot

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 12.

Gunshot Wounds Discovered By Funeral Home Employee In Oak Forest Murder: Prosecutor

Michael Arnold was found dead inside his home on Jan. 23. Gunshot wounds weren't found until after he was removed from the scene.

'Thank You For Finding Dan,' Daughter Says In Last 'Missing Dad' Video Update

Wendy Davis said her father's body was spotted by a worker on a smoke break behind a Blue Island trucking company in a drainage ditch area.

Student's Gun Comment Alarms Bus Driver, Threat Deemed Unfounded: Manhattan D114

The incident happened Wednesday morning while en route to Manhattan Junior High, D114 superintendent said.

$536M Jackpot Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Illinois

The single ticket matched all six numbers in the Tuesday night drawing. It's the first Mega Millions jackpot win of 2026.

'The Dock' Owners Bring Beloved Irish Fest Tradition To Downtown Mokena

Irish Fest Under The Big Top is set for Saturday, March 14, under a heated tent at the Mokena Metra station parking lot.

Tinley Brew & Vine Shifts To One-Day Format, Tickets On Sale Now

The event will be held for one day only, on Saturday, April 11.

Orland Police Ramp Up Impaired Driving, Seat Belt Patrols For St. Patrick's Day Stretch

The enforcement campaign runs March 13–23.

Panel Discusses Energy, Utility Hikes And Data Centers Hosted By League Of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters hosts "Energy and Utilities: Rate Hikes and Making Your Voice Heard" March 14 at the Palos Heights Library.

Lemont Approves Annexation, Preliminary Plans For New Fire Station

Plans call for the construction of a 32,000-square-foot fire station at 127th Street and Walter Street.

Acorn To Oak Studios Brings Luck Of The Irish To Art Lovers With Friday Gallery Show

Acorn to Oak's 'Luck of the Irish' gallery show and fundraiser features door prizes, raffles, demos, music, food and more Friday, March 13.

Beware Of 'Quishing' Scams Bearing Malicious QR Codes Disguised Court Notices

The Clerk said the fake text involves an alleged parking ticket and tells people to scan a QR code that steals their financial information.

South Suburban Sixth-Graders Find Their Voice At First-Ever Leadership Summit

Sixth-graders from 122, 123, 127, 127.5, 111, 143 and Universal School offer some lessons in leadership at a first-ever student summit.

Homer Glen Seeks Proposals For Cost Analysis Of Police Services

But some trustees blasted the plan as a "waste of money," saying the village already knows the cost of launching a PD would be "exorbitant."

LTHS Students Qualify For IDEA Drafting State Competition

The regional competition was held at Joliet Junior College, and 47 LTHS students participated, the District shared.

Mokena's Parkway Tree Program Again Splits Cost To Plant New Trees

Residents cover one half to plant new trees, Village covers the rest. Applications due April 10.

New Lenox D122, Village Safe Community Coalition Partner In Free Mental Health Presentation

The presentation will be held at Village Hall on Wednesday, March 18. Registration required.