Girl Groped At Gas Station | Car Slams Into House | Woman Still Missing | Chest-Bumped Over Pizza

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Man, 62, Arrested After Groping Girl At Oak Forest Gas Station: Police

The Markham man was arrested at the scene of the Nov. 3 incident, police said Monday.

4 Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Into Oak Lawn Home

The four occupants of the vehicle were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Missing Woman, 65, Has History Of Getting Lost, Got Off Pace Bus Minutes After Getting On: PD

A woman reported missing Nov. 8 was at a Walmart, then got on a Pace bus for a short distance before she was last seen.

Silver Cross Employee, 69, Chest-Bumped Another Over Pizza, Charged With Battery: New Lenox PD

The incident happened Saturday night. The employees work in different departments, and only one was the pizza's rightful owner, police said.

New Lenox Man Loses $235K In Crypto Investment Fraud: Police

"Brittney" convinced the victim to invest in a website; he did, then was locked out. He got back in and found it emptied, police said.

$200K Powerball Ticket Still Unclaimed, Expires In 2 Weeks: 'Search High And Low,' Lottery Says

Winners have a year to claim their prize; this ticket was purchased Nov. 30, 2024 at a Dolton gas station.

Noise Complaint Results In Contributing To Delinquency Of Minor Charge For Loud Party

Palos Hills police responded to a neighbor's 911 call of a noise complaint after a large group of youths poured into the street.

Fall Arts And Craft Show Featuring Over 40 Vendors Saturday At Hazlegreen School

The Parent Faculty Organization of Hazlegreen Elementary School host the third annual Arts and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 22.

Flossmoor PD Ramp Up Patrols For Seat Belt Use, Impaired Driving For Thanksgiving Stretch

The "Click It Or Ticket" and "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" campaign runs Nov. 21 through Dec. 2.

Next Mex Closing Nov. 22 After 15 Years

"This was not an easy choice, but we are confident that it's the right step for the future," the business said.

LTHS Football To Play Oswego In IHSA Class 8A Semifinals

Lockport will play away against Oswego at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.

LTHS Girls Volleyball Takes Third Place In The State

The Porters finished with a 34-8 record this season.

Coffee Lounge Approved By Frankfort Board

The new business will be located at 10850 W. Laraway Road, Unit 1W, in the Patriot Center.

VVSD Board Approves Next Superintendent Of Schools

Teresa Polson is currently VVSD's assistant superintendent for educational services, pre-kindergarten-12th grade.

Orland Lions Club Christmas Tree Lot Opens For Season Soon

The organization's sale is its largest fundraiser, featuring trees, wreaths and wood crafts, and opens for the season Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Orland Park PD Hiring More Officers, Applications Open Soon

Applications open Dec. 6. Due by Jan. 19, 2026.

Worth Township Seeks New Toy Donations For Kids Up To Age 14 For Christmas Care Program

Worth Township is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local children ages 0-14. Financially-strapped parents can apply for help.

Homewood Fire Department To Install Smoke Detectors For Seniors For Free

The Be Alarmed! program will distribute up to two, free 10-year concealed battery smoke alarms to Homewood residents who are 60 and older.

Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Aims To Raise $5K On Giving Tuesday, Debuts Historic Insulators For Sale

Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2. The org will sell 50 telegraph pole insulators, etched with the FVM logo and packaged in a keepsake box.

Orland Fire Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive For Families, Children In Need

All six of the fire district's stations, along with the administration building, serve as drop spots until Jan. 5, 2026.