124 Texts Before Shooting | $70K Stolen At Gunpoint | Pups Strut

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, July 18.

Ex-Boyfriend Sent Threatening Texts To Mariano's Employee: Prosecutor

Prosecutor said the 21-year-old gunman stalked his ex-girlfriend by putting an airtag on her car and sent 124 texts threatening to kill her.

• Reminder: Help Available If You’re Threatened By An Intimate Partner: Crisis Center for South Suburbia reminds those who feel threatened that help is available after the recent tragic event in Evergreen Park.

$70K Stolen As Tinley Resident Assaulted, Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

The incident happened July 13 in Oak Park. A black grocery bag containing a large amount of cash was stolen.

Murder Charges For 2 Men In November 2022 Shooting: Homewood PD

A Flossmoor man was arrested last week; a Dolton man was arrested in April in connection with the shooting, police said Tuesday.

Chihuahuas Strut Stuff, Win Hearts At New Lenox Food Fight: Photos

New Lenox debuted its Food Fight event, with restaurants trying to win over fans with their tacos. Some might say the day went to the dogs.

'We Are All Heartbroken': Romeoville's Metal Monkey Brewing To Close

The craft brewery that opened in 2016 never recovered from pandemic-related struggles and likely will close its taproom in August.

2 Men Charged In Speedway Robbery: New Lenox PD

A Lockport man and New Lenox man face charges after a months-long investigation.

Tinley Block Party Draws 25,000, No Security Issues: Village

The two-day event July 15–16 saw large crowds and no security threats, officials told Patch.

First Will County Cases Of West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes

The virus was detected in batches of mosquitoes collected in Mokena, Frankfort, and Plainfield, according to county health officials.

Flurry Of Makers Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery

The market will be held Sunday, July 23 at Hailstorm Brewing.

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.

Flossmoor Veterans' Wall Of Honor Groundbreaking Set For August 9

A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held at the proposed site of the Wall of Honor. The public is invited.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 17

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.