Sex Assault At Forest Preserve | 4 Men Beaten | Bowling Alley's Fate

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 27.

Woman, 51, Sexually Assaulted At Forest Preserve: Police

The sexual assault happened Monday around 6 p.m., on a service road off Cicero Avenue on the edge of Midlothian Meadows Preserve.

4 Suburban Men Accused Of Battering Barraco's Employees

Prosecutors said the four men, all 20, attacked restaurant employees when they were cut off and asked to leave.

'It Breaks My Heart': Oak Forest Bowl Owner Says No Rebuild

Keith Tadevich said a rebuild of the beloved Oak Forest Bowl after a massive fire in May 2023 is not happening.

Frankfort Township Home Invasion Bust Follows Gas Station Confrontation: Police

The accused was also charged with battery and aggravated stalking, among other charges, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.

Oak Lawn Man Shot During Alleged Robbery Attempt Dies Of Wounds

A business owner shot the man during an attempted robbery, then drove off wounded hitting two cars and a semi-truck, Bridgeview cops say.

Former Frankfort Mayor, Retired Judge Dies

Former Mayor Ray Rossi, who served the Village from 1993 to 2005, died on June 25.

Juvies Charged In 2 Overnight Commercial Burglaries In Palos Hills

Palos Hills police responded to an alarm at another location while investigating the first burglary.

10 Years After His Death, New Lenox Family Funds Addiction Lab In Son's Name

Trent Bartolomucci died in October 2014. His family seeks to keep his name alive in a lab designed to educate and train on substance abuse.

Son's Special Needs Inspire New Lenox Mom's Nonprofit For Inclusivity

Jeanine Kozlowski and a group of NL District 122 special needs moms have banded together in a nonprofit to help kids—theirs and others'.

Antique Tractor, Steam Engine Show Rolls In To Manhattan Farm

The Will County Threshermen's Association annual show is held July 18–21 at Spiess Farm.

Flipping, Insane Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Hits $791,945

The suspense keeps building in Park Lawn's progressive raffle, where the jackpot is over $791,000 Tickets on sale now for the July 3 pull.

Flossmoor Children's Bicycle Parade Returns July 4

The Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department's Children's Bicycle parade is a longstanding July 4 tradition.

Flossmoor Rainbow Cone Set For July 3 Opening

First 50 customers in line at opening get a free Rainbow Cone!

Summer Art Bazaar Coming To Tinley Park Brewery

The market will be held at Flipside Brewing on Sunday, July 7. A dozen artists are lined up.

Stars And Stripes Family Social Set For July 3: H-F Park District

The family event will be held at Irwin Park, and will include food and drink for purchase, lawn games, and live music.

Orland Park Photographer's Work On Display In Three Galleries

Find Peter Bosy's work at the Orland Park Public Library, Bridgeport Art Center, and DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley.

Artwork Abounds In Downtown Lockport This Summer

A new garden, bird inflatables and alley art are among the sights to see in Lockport.