Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put out the blazes.

Former Chicago Heights Mayor Angelo “Sam” Ciambrone, who died Thursday at age 95, was remembered as someone who “reflected the soul of the city.” The longtime attorney and former official with the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association was mayor from 1995 until 2003.

Police are looking for a gunman in a black SUV that was driven by a woman when he opened fire in the 1400 block of West 90th Street, according to police.

President of Chicago Heights Symphony Orchestra, Board Member Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, President of Kiwanis Club of Chicago Heights, Advisory Board Member South Star Services, advisor to ...