2 Kidnap Attempts | Amazon Fresh Opening | Chase, Arrest After Fight

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, August 8.

Man Grabs Girl Walking Dog, Tries To Lure 2nd Girl From Car: Police

Crestwood police believe the same man to be involved in both incidents after child abduction attempts Aug. 3 and Aug. 6.

Tinley Park Amazon Fresh Store Set To Open—Yes, Really

The store's opening will nix doubts that it would happen, after continued delays had people wondering.

Domestic Battery Charge For Chicago Man, 24, After Foot Chase: OFPD

The incident happened on 159th Street late Tuesday afternoon. The man led police on a chase along 159th Street before being arrested.

Palos Hills Man Pleads Guilty To Sending Gun Parts To Israel

Amin Betuni, 37, admitted to shipping firearm parts to parties in Israel on at least three occasions in 2022, federal complaint alleges.

KidsWork Children's Museum Closes Aug. 11, Prepares For New Lenox Move

The museum first opened in Frankfort in 2007 in the Trolley Barn off of White Street.

Manhattan BBQ Spot's Smoker Storage Clears Village Board

Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to allow Arrowhead Smoke Works to use a cargo container to store its meat smoker.

Concept Plan Approved For Silo Bend West In Lockport

M/I Homes, which developed Silo Bend, has summited a concept plan for Silo Bend West that will follow a similar residential layout.

Solar Farm Project Moves Forward In Lockport

City Administrator Ben Benson said that once the solar farm is complete, the City anticipates revenue will be $200,000 a year.

Charles & Co. Takes Charge Of Stage At Worth Township Foundation Party

Enjoy bites and beverages at the Worth Township Foundation party Thursday, Aug. 15, featuring Chicago band Charles & Co.

'Putting With Purpose' Special Rec Fundraiser Tees Off In Tinley Park

The mini-golf fundraiser at Tinley Junction on Monday, Aug. 19 will benefit the South Suburban Special Recreation Association.

Homewood Citizens Academy Back For Second Year, Registration Open Now

Applications for the six-week course are open now, until Sept. 3.