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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Man, 23, Set Fire To Mobile Home With Pregnant Woman, Toddler Son Inside: Sheriff
Police say the woman inside the home was pregnant with the Manteno man's child.
Man Bashes Taco Bell Window With Sign, Yells At Employees: Police
The 38-year-old Champaign man had warrants in Will and Grundy counties, police said.
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Lightning Strikes House, Causes Fire: Lockport Fire District
The occupants were home at the time of the incident and were able to evacuate safely, the fire district said.
Building Seemingly Caves In For No Apparent Reason In West Englewood
Chicago fire officials said the building on South Loomis was vacant when it seemingly caved in for no apparent reason. No injuries reported.
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Romeoville Man Charged With DUI After Hitting Police Squad Car On I-88: ISP
In 2025, ISP has suffered nine Move Over Law-related crashes.
New Lenox Resident Loses $37K In Bitcoin Scam: Police
Police say the resident was contacted by someone claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department.
Rabid Bat Found In Orland Park: Cook County
The bat was found Thursday, Aug. 14.
Police Union Says No-Confidence Vote Against Chief About 'Well-Documented' Issues, Not Contract Talks
President of the union representing Tinley police decries Village statement, contends vote was about deep-rooted issues in the department.
7 Vehicles Burglarized Overnight In Palos Hills
Most of the vehicles were parked in their respective driveways, Palos Hills police reports said.
$7.85 Million Secured For Park Improvements For Frankfort Park District
The Park District said that a majority of the funding will be directed toward Commissioner Park.
Tinley Chamber's Oktoberfest Nixed Amid Rising Costs
The three-day, themed fest has been canceled for 2025, organizers have announced.
Oak Lawn Community High School Wins Grant To Install Cutting Edge, AI Gun Detection System
The cutting-edge system uses AI algorithms to detect firearms in real-time by visually scanning existing security and surveillance cameras.
New Lenox Man To Run For Will County Sheriff
Justin Fialko has announced his candidacy for Will County Sheriff.
Frankfort Man, 70, Killed In County Line Road Crash: Coroner
The crash happened Friday, Aug. 8. The coroner released the man's name Friday.
Live Music Lineup Set For Irish Fest At Chicago Gaelic Park
Performers will take to three stages at the renowned fest coming to the Oak Forest venue Aug. 22–24.
Fiddyment Creek Bridge Project Begins In Lockport
Work will take place along State Street, between Thornton Street to New Avenue, the City said.
Orland Park PD's Annual Bike Ride For Special Olympics Illinois Returns August 24
The Orland Park Police Department's ride begins and ends at Fattie's Pub in Orland Park on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Heather Hill Celebrates Renovation Milestone With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Upgrades include a relocated main office, new staff offices and meeting spaces, expanded kindergarten classroom, new playground and more.
Moraine Valley Community College Holds Auditions For 'Young Frankenstein'
Moraine Valley invites community members of all backgrounds and ages to audition for the Mel Brooks musical 'Young Frankenstein,' Sept. 8.
Bremen Township Open For Property Tax Appeals Through Aug. 21
Residents can still appeal their property taxes.
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