Shots Fired At Carwash | $3.5M In Sex Assault Lawsuit | Cops Sue Dept.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 20.

Bullets Fly Over Cicero Avenue In Crestwood, 1 In Custody: Police

Thirty shell casings were recovered from a car wash parking lot where three people got out and began shooting, Crestwood police said.

$3.5M Settlement In Former HFHS Student's Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against District

Amayah Blair and her mother sued the school district, saying they could have prevented the sex assault. The District settled to avoid trial.

2 Former Orland Cops Sue Dept., Village Leaders For Retaliation, Civil Rights Violations

Sgts. William Sanchez and Ken Kovac have filed separate suits after previous individual wins against several of the same parties.

No Criminal Charges Against Manhattan D114 Teacher In Probe: Chief

Manhattan Police Chief Ryan Gulli said Friday that a MJHS teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct will not face charges.

• 2 Students Thought Manhattan Jr. High Teacher Recorded Them: Police Report
  Police case reports detail the circumstances surrounding an investigation into a Manhattan D114 teacher's conduct.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Teacher On Leave After Students Asked To 'Rub, Scratch' Back

The teacher reportedly asked students to rub or scratch her back, school officials said in a letter to families earlier this week.

Man Swipes Cop Car, USPS Truck, Injures Child In Crash: Police

Bridgeview cops said a man swiped a Bedford Park police car and carjacked a mail truck before crashing into a car at 87th St. and Roberts.

Malnourished Dogs Rescued From Bolingbrook Home, Man Charged With Cruelty: Police

Police said they removed 19 dogs from the home, and a majority of the dogs showed signs of malnourishment.

'Out Of Ashes': Firewater BBQ Taking Over Shuttered Bourbons, Former Owner To Run It

Joe Regiro, formerly of Bourbons Smokehouse in New Lenox, will soon lead Firewater BBQ & Brew in the same space.

Car Crashes Into Shuttered Restaurant In Bridgeview, Driver Critical

A possibly intoxicated woman suffered a serious leg injury after she crashed into the former View Restaurant, Bridgeview police said.

Community Foundation of Will County Names New Development Director

Joliet native Sheila Sasso will serve in the role.

3 Dozen Artists Set For Flurry Artisan Market At Tinley Park Brewery

The March 23 event will feature more than three dozen artists showcasing their work at Hailstorm Brewing.

The Lemont National Bank Acquired By NuMark Credit Union

NuMark will purchase substantially all of the assets and liabilities of The Lemont National Bank in an all-cash transaction, per a release.

Harlem Avenue Street Improvements Start Monday In Bridgeview

ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, intersection widening and modernizing traffic signals starts March 24 on Harlem between 76th and 90th Streets.