Man shoots neighbor | Murderous mother convicted | 1 killed in crash

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the top stories from Southland for Thursday May 9.

Attempted murder charges filed against 70-year-old man for “racially motivated” shooting

Police believe additional charges will be filed against the man who “fired dozens of rounds from an assault rifle.”

Mother sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2003 for the deaths of newborn twin sons

Antoinette Briley, 44, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Prosecutors said she threw her newborn babies into a trash can in Stickney.

Woman, 83, dies after car crash in Oak Forest: police

The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon near 156th Street and Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest police said.

Driver caught taking over road, fatally shot on south side

Chicago police said the 20-year-old driver was hit by a barrage of gunfire through his windshield while he was trapped in a car ring.

“’Full Circle Moment’: Lifelong Mokena woman opens boutique in town”

Carly Baranak will be bringing popular online shop Hustle & Heart to a physical store in Mokena and is excited for people to be able to shop in person.

After an accident involving five cars in Mokena, a young driver is reported to the police

The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at LaGrange and LaPorte streets in Mokena.

Road work will begin on the section of 94th Avenue to One Lane: Village

A portion of 94th Avenue in Tinley Park will undergo resurfacing and other work from May 8 to June, officials said.

New Lenox D122 Support Personnel Requests to Form a Union

The district’s 155 professional support staff made the move early Thursday, May 9, the Illinois Federation of Teachers said.

Village warns of roofing contractor scams after hailstorm hits Orland

Residents should be wary of unlicensed contractors going door-to-door offering their services.

Cicada cupcakes are “flying off the shelf” at Wolf’s Bakery

Wolf’s Bakery in Evergreen Park was busy baking cicada cupcakes in honor of the double appearance. Her bugs are made of buttercream.

The crazy jackpot grows to $494,000 after the Queen of Hearts is rolled over at Park Lawn

The queen is still hiding in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts drawing as the jackpot increases to $494,155. Tickets for the May 15th drawing are on sale.

Chicago Heights man sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal machine gun possession

Gralon Potts, 38, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon in the Aug. 12, 2023 incident in University Park.

“‘Coffee With A Cop’ Dates Set For Tinley Park Residents”

Tinley Park residents are invited to meet with police officers over coffee once a month.

Bobby Jenks’ new-look Windy City ThunderBolts opens the ’24 season on Thursday

The Windy City ThunderBolts open at Ozinga Field on Thursday, May 9, offering $1.75 retro beers. See what awaits you in the 2024 season.

Orland Chamber’s SummerFest returns after its grand debut in 2023

The event will take place June 14-16 at the 153rd Street Metra station in Orland Park.