Body Found In Pond | Cop Cleared In Beating | Bandit Nabbed On Bus

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 19.

Body Matching Missing Tinley Man's Description Found In Pond: Police

Emergency response at Yankee Woods was related to the search for a man missing since Wednesday morning.

Evidence Insufficient To Bring OL Cop Accused Of Beating Teen To Trial

Cook County State's Attorney drops charges against Oak Lawn police officer accused of beating a teen in July 2022 that was captured on video.

Bank Bandit Nabbed On Pace Bus Moments After PNC Heist: CPD

The person left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash -- and a GPS tracker, Ald. Matt O'Shea said in a 19th Ward safety alert.

Tinley Man Wins Great Chicago Light Fight, Town Repeats Title

Eric Schaaf has been crowned the 2024 winner of ABC7's Great Chicago Light Fight.

Board Tosses Challenge In Orland Township, Candidates Kept On Ballot

American flags on nominating petitions were at the center of the challenge, with the objection likening the flags to slogans or messaging.

Santa To Deliver Do-Rite Donuts To Orland Park Families Christmas Day

Orland Park families can place their orders online by Dec. 22 for a chance to be added to Santa's delivery route.

'We Did It Right': North & Maple New Lenox Owner Eager To Open—Soon

Jimmy Kollintzas can't wait for people to see what he's made of the old Bulldog Ale House. He hopes they'll embrace it—he's here to stay.

Rudolph Christmas Classic Inspires Frankfort Family's Holiday Display

Featuring 12 inflatables, the display can be found at 22177 Somerset Court in Frankfort, and is viewable from 4:30 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1.

'Gift From A Hero': Alum Gifts Serena Hills Students With Winter Coats

Alumnus Allan DiCastro surprised the students in the Flossmoor D161 school with the coats during an assembly this week.

Civics Bee Coming To Orland Park, Essay Submissions Open Now

The Orland Park Chamber will host the bee, where middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for a national title.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Coming To Will County

Kick-off fundraising event set for Jan. 30 at the Rialto Square Theatre, and will include a showing of 1980s classic "9 to 5."

See The Best Of Homewood-Flossmoor's Lights On Self-Guided Tour

Check out the list of homes decorated in Homewood and Flossmoor.

New Playground, Rain Garden At Irwin Park With Boost From $600K Grant

Upgrades will include a new playground, rain garden with pollinator plants, story walk, seating areas and more.

Frankfort Releases Dates Of 2025 Special Events

Wondering when the Frankfort Country Market starts? Find out here.