Driver Tackled After Fleeing Fatal Crash | Man Shot, 2 In Custody | Priest Sex Abuse Probe Ongoing

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Aug. 13.

Bystander Chased, Tackled Driver Who Fled After Fatally Hitting New Lenox Native: Prosecutors

Miroslaw Ciszek was charged in the crash that killed Sarah Milcarek. He appeared in court and was released on electronic monitoring.

Man Shot Multiple Times, 2 In Custody: Homewood PD

Police were on the scene late Wednesday afternoon.

Fr. Pfleger Faces 'Storm Within' As Archdiocese Meets To Review Child Sex Abuse Claim

The Archdiocese of Chicago's Independent Review Board will meet Saturday to review the latest sex abuse claim against Fr. Michael Pfleger.

Fire Destroys Frankfort Home During Tuesday's Severe Weather

The fire district said it was called to Rosewood Court at 10:48 a.m. Tuesday for a report of downed wires "arcing" at that location.

5 Tornadoes Now Confirmed This Week In Illinois

The tornadoes ranged in strength from an EF-0 to an EF-2, NWS said after severe weather hit the Chicago area.

Custodians' Deaths Inside Garfield Ridge School Ruled Murder-Suicide: Medical Examiner

The Cook County Medical Examiner has ruled the deaths of two custodians found with gunshot wounds inside a school to be murder-suicide.

Frankfort Branch Court Damaged By Severe Weather: County

The County said that if your case was scheduled for Thursday, it will be rescheduled for Sept. 10.

Dolton Man, 34, Charged After Guns, Cocaine, Cash Found In Narcotics Sting: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's Police searched the home on Aug. 5.

Storm Damage Closes Some Will County Forest Preserve District Facilities, Trails

Will County Forest Preserve officials said several locations are impacted. Visitors are encouraged to check and plan ahead.

Know Before You Go: Andy Grammer Brings 'The Big Stupid Heart Tour' To New Lenox Stage

The next show in New Lenox's Summer Concert Series is set for Saturday, Aug. 15.

Local Orgs Launch Online Raffle For Tickets To Christmas Day Bears Vs. Packers Game

The foundation is partnering with Orland Park's CTF Illinois to raffle off four tickets to the Dec. 25 game at Soldier Field.

Trampoline Park Opening First Illinois Location

The new 25,000-square-foot trampoline and adventure park will open in late August/early September.

PHOTOS: Toad The Wet Sprocket, Men At Work Deliver On Crowd Pleasers In New Lenox

The bands continued New Lenox's Summer Concert Series lineup Friday, Aug. 7. Big & Rich appeared Saturday, Aug. 8.

Will County EMA Storm Damage Survey Offered For Residents, Businesses

Will County residents can take the survey and indicate any damage sustained in Aug. 11's severe weather and confirmed tornadoes.

50th Reunion Set For Carl Sandburg HS Class Of '76

Event set for Oct. 2 at Silver Lake Country Club. RSVPs due soon!