Sex Assault At Rehab | Shots Fired, Hostage Taken | 1 Dead In Stabbing

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Aug. 22.

Timberline Knolls Staffer Sexually Assaulted Patient, Lawsuit Alleges

The lawsuit cites numerous other allegations of assaults against patients at the Lemont facility.

Orland Man Charged After Shooting At Tow Truck, Taking Hostage: PD

The incident happened early Tuesday at a car repair shop in Chicago Ridge, police said.

Chicago Heights Man, 26, Stabbed To Death, 1 In Custody: Police

The incident happened Monday on 15th Street. The suspect barricaded himself before surrendering, police said.

Kia Stolen Stolen In Palos Hill Found Abandoned And Burned In Chicago

The 2018 Kia Soul was stolen from a community parking lot in Palos Hills, police said.

Palos Teens Start Leo Club To Honor Grandfather’s Legacy Of Service

Grandchildren honor their late grandfather, Tom Post, a revered member of the Palos Lions Club, by continuing his legacy of service.

'Thank You!': Tinley Park's Rubino's Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Rubino's Italian Imports will mark its 30th anniversary on August 27.

Dog Adoption Fee Waived For 'Bark To School': Will Co. Animal Services

Will County Animal Protection Services has waived adoption fees for dogs age 1 and older, through the end of August.

'Kegs & Eggs' Added As Post-Race Fun After Hidden Gem Half Marathon

Flossmoor has added a Kegs & Eggs celebration immediately after the Sept. 7 race.

Registration Open For 2024 Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Registration is open for the tenth annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk, which steps off Saturday, Sept. 21, in Evergreen Park.

Registration Open Now For Manhattan's Village-wide Garage Sale

The sale is set for Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14.

Mount Carmel Alumni Raffle Off Dream Golf Trip For 4 To Ireland

Win the trip of the lifetime for you and three friends for five days of golf at Ireland's oldest golf clubs and attendance at the 2025 Open.

Konow's Corn Maze Fall Fest Opens Sept. 14

Konow's, 16849 S. Cedar Road, in Homer Glen offers corn mazes, farm animals, food vendors, straw playground, corn pits and more.

Second Annual Children's Business Fair Planned In Lockport

The business fair will host 50 young entrepreneurs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 inside the Dellwood Park Community Center.

Frankfort Board Approves Prairie Park Playground Improvements

The Village has received a $600,000 grant for the project.

Nominating Petitions Available Now For April 2025 Election

Petitions may be returned beginning November 18 and no later than November 25.