Lockdown After 'Possible Threat' At HS | Family's Fight For Special Needs Daughter | Search For Missing Man

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 22.

No Threat Found At Oak Forest High School, Students Dismissed For Day: Police

A SWAT team searched the school after a "possible threat" was reported Tuesday morning.

Manhattan Family Continues Fight For Special Needs Daughter's Education In District 114

Kelli and Michael Femrite's plight for support for their autistic daughter in Manhattan public schools has hit a wall.

Where Is Kenny Babich: Family Appeals To Community For Help In Finding Missing 39-Year-Old Son

Although homeless and struggling with drug addiction, Kenny Babich, 39, always kept in touch with his family.

Parents Pull 6 Lincoln-Way East HS Students Linked To Racist Taunts, Avoid Expulsion

Six students involved in racist harassment at a Homewood-Flossmoor High School football game have been allowed to voluntarily withdraw.

Man Accused Of Using Employer's Business Credit Card To Place Sports Bets

The 24-year-old man used his employer's credit card without authorization to place $6,000 in sports bets, Palos Heights police said.

$500K In Lifted Copper Wire, Trailer Stolen From Oak Forest Discovered Hundreds Of Miles Away: Sheriff

A multi-state search tracked the trailer to a truck stop in Ohio, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Manhattan Rescue Farm Offers Free Admission To Open Ranch As Communities Grieve & Cope

"... No explanation needed. Just come." Saturday petting zoo open to all ages and families amid grief of recent local tragedies.

No Injuries Reported After 'Significant House Fire' In Bolingbrook: Fire Dept.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, the department said.

Voters To Decide On $115M Referendum To Expand Technical Education At Moraine Valley

The new bond will replace the current debt levy that expires in December, with minimal impact on property tax bills, MVCC trustees say.

Lemont Catholic School Sees 20 Percent Enrollment Spike As New Programs Added

SS. Cyril & Methodius boasts a new PK–8 STEM program, and its annual Corvette raffle just raised $120,000.

Orland's The Bridge Teen Center Seeks Volunteer Groups For October’s Empowering Teens Month

The Orland Park nonprofit is seeking volunteer groups throughout October to help process donations at The Bridge Thrift Store.

Orland Park Lions Queen Of Hearts Raffle To Benefit Survivors Of Law Enforcement Line Of Duty Deaths

The raffle will be held Friday, Sept. 25 at Paddy B's in Orland Park.

LTHS Senior's Community-Wide Project Collects Hundreds Of Backpacks

LTHS student Ollina Thompson had the idea for Hope On Their Shoulders a few weeks before the school year started.

Will County Clerk Launches New Online Vital Records Ordering Platform

The new system replaces an ordering process that had been in place for decades.

Palos Park Police Alert Motorists To 'Frisky Deer' During Mating Season

Palos Park police are reminding drivers to beware of deer bounding across forest preserve roads, especially after dark.

Saint Xavier University Seeks Musicians For Community Concert Band

SXU invites musicians from Chicago's Southwest Side and surrounding suburbs to join the concert band for an exciting season of music-making.

Beverly Art Walk Steps Off Saturday Featuring New Artists, More Studios, Family Fun Pack

The Beverly Art Walk steps off Saturday, Sept. 26, through Beverly/Morgan Park featuring 150 juried artists, pop-ups and home studios.

St. Laurence High School Breaks Ground On 34,000-Square-Foot Field House

The new facility will feature three indoor courts, an indoor track, locker rooms, training rooms to support St. Laurence sports programs.