Man To Cops: 'Do It, Shoot Me' | Mailboxes Sawed Open | Gun In Court

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, August 1.

Man Pulls Gun On Police, Tells Them 'Do It, Shoot Me': OFPD

A 48-year-old man faces felonies after a standoff with police Sunday in which they say he brandished a gun, approached cops with his dog.

Mailbox At Orland Park Post Office Sawed Open, Mail Stolen: Orland PD

Police are warning anyone who used the box from Saturday evening through early Monday to monitor their accounts.

Discrimination, Harassment Claims Against Police Department Under Investigation In Orland

Village of Orland Park officials are investigating allegations made by two employees within the police department, officials confirmed.

Lockport Woman Fatally Hit By Vehicle In Peotone

The 27-year-old woman died after being struck by a car while on foot on LaGrange Road in Peotone Friday night.

Post Office Mailbox Cut Open In Frankfort: Police

If you used this mailbox on Saturday after 5 p.m., there is a potential that any information left in the box is compromised, police said.

Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Wheaton Courthouse

The woman sent her backpack through the Xray machine at the courthouse, when a deputy noticed a loaded handgun, DuPage County sheriff said.

'It's Now Or Never': Homer Glen's McMichael Awaits Hall Of Fame Call

Former Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael is one of 12 finalists for the Hall of Fame, but his wife fears he is running out of time.

3 Charged In Overnight Cell Phone Store Burglary: New Lenox Police

Three Texas men face charges following a burglary at an AT&T store in the early morning hours Saturday.

Frankfort Fire Station Damaged By Wind During Friday's Severe Weather

The station is still in service, and able to respond to calls.

Vital Tinley Social Service Agency Eyes Late-Sept Reopening After Fire

Tinley's beloved Together We Cope agency is still working on its building following a fire in November 2022.

1 Critically Injured In I-57 Shooting Sunday: Illinois State Police

A person was hit with gunfire from another unidentified vehicle, Illinois State police said.

Manhattan Officials Continue Work On Vision To Redevelop Downtown

Manhattan officials continue discussions around revitalizing and redeveloping the village's downtown.

Manhattan School District 114 Hiring Teachers, Coaches

Manhattan District 114 is hiring for several positions for the 2023-2024 school year.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 31

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.