Summerfest | Hot Dog Eating Contest | BK Building Gets Flame Broiled

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get caught up with Tuesday's Top Southland Stories.

Circle The Date For First Southside Summerfest, Presented By Marist

The inaugural music festival will feature three amazing bands in one night on the Marist football field, July 23. Tickets on sale now.

Hold Onto Your Hot Dogs: Eating Contest Set For July 4 At Mokena VFW

Dinky's and the Mokena VFW will host their first hot dog eating contest following the Mokena 4th of July Parade.

Midlothian Burger King Closed After Roof Fire Severely Damages Inside

The Burger King at 14300 South Cicero Avenue had a fire start in its air conditioner unit Friday which caused smoke and water damage inside.

Frankfort Sex Offender Charged With Possessing Child Pornography: Feds

Brandon Bergthold used the screenname "freakybrando86" when sending child pornography to an undercover officer, according to the indictment.

2 Members Of 'Organized Crime Ring' Caught After Orland Park Hit: OPPD

According to police, the men are part of a group responsible for multiple Ulta Beauty thefts including 2 in Orland Park this month.

Village Honors First Responders With Life Saving Awards

The Mokena Village Board of Trustees on Monday recognized the individuals involved in helping save the life of Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer.

All-Male Mount Carmel High School To Consider Becoming Coeducational

Should school leaders decide to make Mount Carmel coed, female students will be accepted in fall 2023. Decision expected in August.

Sauk Village Man Charged In Stabbing, Robbery At Homewood Mod Pizza

Police arrested Martez Price in connection to the stabbing at Mod Pizza Friday. Police said the woman is recovering from her wounds.

2 Orland Hills Carjackers Crash In Tinley Park, Remain At Large: TPPD

Police said 2 men carjacked a vehicle Tuesday at an Orland Hills Walmart and then crashed the car in Tinley Park before fleeing police.

Papa Hops Softball Tourney Batters Up For Families With Cancer, Youth

Tom Hopkins Foundation annual Papa Hops 16-inch Softball Tournament features 32 teams playing for one incredible cause, Friday, July 8.

Sparks Fly Over Ozinga Field For Free Community Fireworks Show Friday

Pack a picnic basket and head over to Ozinga Field, Friday, July 1, for a free family flick and fabulous fireworks display in Crestwood.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Betsy

Betsy is a 2-year-old female terrier.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 27

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.