Boy, 16, Fatally Shot | Missing Child Found 7 Years Later | Woman, 70, Killed In Crash

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Boy, 16, Fatally Shot: South Holland Police

The shooting happened in the 16000 block of Drexel Avenue Saturday night, police said.

Child Missing 7 Years Found Safe, Mother Charged With Contempt After Years-Long Court Battle

The infant had been a ward of DCFS after being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease before mom fled 7 years ago, authorities say.

Indiana Woman, 70, Killed In Crash With Semi: Will County Coroner

The crash happened July 29 on Wilmington-Peotone Road near Elevator Road, in Peotone Township.

D135 Board Distances Itself From Hiring Process As Controversy Over New Administrator Continues

The District 135 board responded to the community's calls for comment, says hiring is the responsibility of the superintendent, his staff.

Evergreen Park 14U All Stars Have A Lot To Be Proud Of

Evergreen Park 14U All Stars welcomed home from the Little League Junior World Series with a procession down 95th Street to Yukich Fields

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Orland Park Parents In Fight For Medication That Saved Their Infant Son

Nour Shaban and husband Omman Mohammed are fighting for continued access to a drug that brought their infant son back from acute heart failure.

Convicted Sex Predator On The Lam Nabbed On South Side For Failure To Register: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's Police and US Marshals said the 34-year-old man failed to register as a sex offender when he was released from prison.

Tinley Men, Others Lied For COVID Relief Loans, Used Money To Buy Luxury Cars, Watches: US Attorney

The Tinley Park men and three others were indicted by a federal grand jury last week.

Downtown Mokena's The Dock On Front Street Now Open

Rick and Julie Trafton can't wait to unveil what's been in the works at 11116 S. Front St. It opened Monday, Aug. 4.

No Injuries In Saturday Morning House Fire: Orland Fire

The fire happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 15600 block of 112th Court.

Orland Nonprofit's Faith Walk Aims To Inspire Community, Support Those In Need

Faith Walk on Sept. 6 to support children in need of tutoring, as well as grieving mothers and those in need of shelter.

Annual Ice Cream Social Set For Aug. 17 In Frankfort

From 4 to 6 p.m., you can enjoy free ice cream, kids games, live music by the Frankfort Brass Band and the "PieLympics" competition.

Frankfort Looks To Sell Surplus Property At White, Elwood

The Village may be looking to sell surplus real estate that it owns at the northwest corner of White and Elwood streets.

Sushi Restaurant Plans Move Forward In Frankfort

The restaurant will be located at 19951 S. La Grange Road within the Hickory Creek Market Place.

Lemont Resident Set To Release Second Book About Daughter's Type 1 Diabetes Journey

Bellair's second book, entitled "Dollars for Diabetes," is the second in the Annie and Friends' Adventures series.

'Pride, Reflection And Vision': Manhattan Fire Protection District Breaks Ground On New Station 81

The groundbreaking ceremony on the 21,639 sq. ft. facility was held Thursday, July 31.