Man, 69, Dies In Fire | Accidental Shooting, Standoff Leads To Charges | $4M Fraud Schemes Bought Luxury Cars

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

69-Year-Old Man Dies In Oak Lawn Trailer Fire

A deadly fire that killed a man in the Airway Mobile Home Community has been determined "accidental," the Oak Lawn fire chief says.

Mokena Man To Face Gun Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Barricading Inside Home: Police

The man has not yet been arrested, but the Will County State's Attorney's Office has approved charges.

Owner Of Orland Company Indicted On $4M In Fraud Used Money To Buy Lamborghini, Escalade: US Attorney

The Indiana man owned a freight company in Orland Park. He has pleaded not guilty.

Sister Was 'Terrified' Of Orland Man Charged In Father's Slaying: Prosecutors

Ibrahim Kassem is charged in the April 29 death of father Samir, 77. A judge ordered him detained, calling the murder "particularly brutal."

No One Injured After 'Small' House Fire In Romeoville: Fire District

At 1 a.m. Sunday, the fire district responded to a reported structure fire on Mountain Laurel Court.

'The Who' Rocker To Play New Lenox's Summer Concert Series: Village

The Village on Tuesday announced the surprise addition to New Lenox's Summer Concert Series.

Ashburn Gas Station Sells Winning $1M Lotto Ticket On Chicago's Southwest Side

Lucky Mart owner Abed Ayesh plans to donate a portion of the $10,000 bonus he received for selling the winning ticket to youth baseball.

Final Graduation Marks End Of Trinity Christian College, But Its Legacy Carries On

Trinity Christian College goes out with prayers, cheers, tears and a fireworks show at Ozinga Field for its final graduation.

Richton Park Man, 24, Had Illegal Gun, Drove Erratically With Child Unrestrained: Sheriff

The man was pulled over after being seen cutting across lanes of traffic in Chicago Heights.

Free Drive-Thru Food Giveaway Coming To Will County

Will County and ShareFest are partnering in the May 23 event. Registration is required.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges For 2 Joliet Women: NLPD

The women were passengers in a car that was pulled over for expired registration, according to police reports.

Indiana Man, 34, Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured Other Driver: Tinley PD

The man fled the scene after the March 20 crash at 167th and Ridgeland Avenue.

Crisis Center For South Suburbia's Leader Leaving, Org Launches National Search For Successor

Pam Kostecki has served as executive director for 10 years.

Chicago Heights Glass Packaging Plant To Close, Nearly 200 To Be Laid Off

The company reported the impending closure to the state in mid-April, projecting the closing for late-September.

Lincoln-Way East Celebrates Student-Athletes At Spring Signing Day

The athletes will play their respective sports at the collegiate level this fall.

Hadley Middle School Named 2026 National Gold Star School

Hadley Middle School is one of 57 schools in the country to receive this award.

SXU To Debut Women's Flag Football Program In Spring 2027, Taps New Head Coach

New head coach Wade Bittner is doing outreach recruitment for Saint Xavier University's inaugural women's flag football program in 2027.

Mokena PD Hiring Entry Level Officers

Application deadline is Wednesday, June 10.

Orland Park Nonprofit To Celebrate 'First Responder Day': Swag Bag Donations And Participants Sought

On May 29, the org will welcome area firefighters, police, EMS, dispatchers, and others for a day of gratitude and connection.

Nearly 200 Distracted Driving Citations Issued In April: Orland PD

Police issued 169 citations for distracted driving violations in the month of April, police said. More than 100 additional citations, too.