Car Slams Into Café | Missing Teacher's Body Found | Sex Assault At Concert | Woman Hit By Minivan

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Driver Critical After Vehicle Plows Into Flossmoor Coffee Shop: Police

The crash happened early Monday.

• RELATED: 'It Isn't Just A Coffee Shop': Employees Rally To Raise Funds For Café Closed Indefinitely After Crash
  • Beyond Borders Café was structurally damaged when a car hit the building early Monday, and they lost many of their goods and supplies.

Body Found In Lake Michigan Confirmed To Be Missing Chicago Teacher: Cook County Medical Examiner

The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed that a body found in Lake Michigan is that of Linda Brown, 53, who has been missing since Jan. 3.

Frankfort Man, 18, Charged With Felony Sexual Assault After Incident At Tinley Concert Venue: Police

Police conducted a months-long investigation into the incident at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in July 2025.

Woman, 49, Struck By Car, Critically Injured: Orland Police

The woman was hit while crossing 159th Street Thursday night, police said.

Man Who Had Joliet Township Murder Conviction Overturned Attacks Walmart Shopper, Charged With Battery: NLPD

The incident happened Jan. 11 in the New Lenox Walmart store, according to police reports.

Man, 45, Charged After Women's Swimwear, Target Fitting Room Found 'Covered' In Semen: New Lenox PD

The man took the swimwear into a fitting room and was inside for 10 minutes. The room and clothing were contaminated with bodily fluid.

18 Dogs, Guns, Machete Seized In Raid Of Ford Heights Home: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's Police searched the Ford Heights home Jan. 7 following a narcotics investigation.

Chicago Man, 23, & Juvenile Covered Camera, Stole Bags Full Of Cosmetics From Walgreens: New Lenox PD

The pair committed similar thefts in Frankfort and at a New Lenox CVS, police said.

• RELATED: Suspects Filled Bags With Cosmetics During Retail Theft: Frankfort PD

CITGO Lemont Refinery Awards First Responder Grants To Local Agencies

Eight grants totaling $80,000 were awarded to local police and fire agencies, and the Will County Emergency Management Agency.

Elderly Manhattan Man Nearly Loses $10K Cash In Scam, Police Intervene And Thwart Fraud Attempt: Chief

An elderly man who'd taken out $9,800 after receiving a call demanding the cash went to police when something felt amiss.

New Micro-Event Space Approved By Frankfort Board

The new micro-event space would host private events and specialty workshops.

Manhattan Community Blood Drive Set For Jan. 29

Drive will take place at Village Hall, 260 Market Place, from 2 to 7 p.m. that day. Walk-ins welcome; appointments preferred.

Another IL Legislator Calls For Impeachment Of DHS Secretary After Fatal ICE Shooting In Minneapolis

Under Noem's leadership, Rep. Sean Casten said DHS has "sanctioned the murder and baseless arrest of American citizens" and endangered many.

Homewood's Holiday Shopping Promo Sees $30K Spent Among 21 Local Businesses: Village

The Unwrap Homewood campaign started in November as a way to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally this holiday season.

Tickets On Sale Now For 2026 New Lenox Lions Club Garden Party Fashion Show Fundraiser

The fashion show fundraiser is set for Sunday, March 22 at VFW Post 9545.

Save The Date: Tinley Irish Parade Set For March 8, Registration Open Now

Participation open exclusively to Tinley Park businesses and organizations until Feb. 6.