Woman, 77, Slain | Drunk Driver Charged In Boy's Death | Puppy Scam

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, July 20.

77-Year-Woman Found Dead In Home, Death Ruled A Homicide

Burbank police found the woman Tuesday afternoon during a well-being check. Police believe it to be an isolated incident.

Drunken Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 3-Year-Old Boy: Police

A South Holland man faces aggravated DUI charges in a crash that left a child dead and injured three of his family members in Oak Lawn.

GodBringingYorkies Fails To Deliver Puppy In Online Pet Scam: Police

God didn't bring a yorkie to a Palos Hills resident, who lost $550 in an online pet scam trying to buy a Yorkshire terrier off the internet.

$1M Bond For Third Suspect In Carjacking, Robbery Of Uber Driver: NLPD

Police have arrested an 18-year-old Chicago man in connection with the June 20 early-morning incident in New Lenox.

No Charges, Man Released After Police Chase, Gun Found: Oak Forest PD

A suspect taken into custody Wednesday afternoon was released, Oak Forest Police said.

2 Charged In Morgan Park Attempted Robbery, Shooting Of Man In Chest

An 18-year-old South Holland man and his juvenile cohort are accused of shooting a 22-year-old man when he wouldn't hand over his property.

Closing Metal Monkey Brewing 'Probably The Right Call': Owners

Dan Camp says closing the popular heavy metal brewery in August is a last resort but has been encouraged by Romeoville's community support.

Live Set To Close Out New Lenox Triple Play Series

Tickets for the July 22 show still available for $45 each.

Taste Of Orland Park Back For 20th Year, Schedule Packed

The Taste of Orland Park returns August 4–6 at the Orland Park Village Center.

Southside SummerFest Heats Up Marist Football Stadium

Tickets are on sale to the South Side's biggest party of the summer July 22, featuring American Pie, Mr. Blotto and Freddy Jones at Marist.

Baseball Veteran McCarthy Takes Over Lincoln-Way East Program

John McCarthy, a 2002 draft pick of the Texas Rangers, becomes the Griffins' coach after stints at Brother Rice and Homewood-Flossmoor.

Antique Tractor, Steam Engine Show Rolls Into Manhattan Farm

The Will County Threshermen's Association annual show is held July 20–23 at Spiess Farm.

31 Young Minds To Shine At Manhattan's Young Entrepreneur Market

The market will be held Saturday, July 22 and will feature nearly three dozen young businessmen and women.

Mailboxes Destroyed By Fireworks In Palos Hills

A resident's Ring camera captured a car driving up to a mailbox and putting a firecracker in it, police reports said.

Louis Vuitton Wallet, Ray-Bans, Credit Cards Stolen From Unlocked Cars

Four cars were burglarized in Palos Hills. Police advise residents to lock their vehicle doors and take their valuables into the house.