Child Sex Assault | Lambs Die In Fire | Priest Investigated | 8 Shot

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Palos Hills Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child

Ahmad El-Zobi, 60, is charged with felony predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal abuse of a victim under 13.

Lambs Die In Peotone Barn Fire: Manhattan Fire District Chief

The fire happened in the 4600 block of Church Street Monday evening, officials said.

Orland Priest Under Investigation For Allegedly Filming Students

The priest serves at St. Francis of Assisi and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, the Archdiocese said.

Mass Shooting On Southwest Side Leaves 3 Dead, 5 Injured

Chicago police remain at the scene of a mass shooting inside a Gage Park home, where eight people were found shot Monday afternoon.

Pair Charged After Bringing Replica Gun Into Gaming Café: New Lenox PD

A Manhattan woman and Homer Glen man were charged with disorderly conduct after police say the man brought a fake gun into a gaming café.

'This Is Beautiful': New Lenox Mom In Cancer Fight Treated To Lights

Firefighters volunteering with the Lights and Ladders Brigade on Sunday decorated the home of New Lenox's Davies family.

Patient, Paramedics Safe After Manhattan Ambulance Struck: Chief

A patient inside the ambulance sustained no additional injuries, officials said.

Kevin Dowling's Memory Kept Alive At 'Christmas is For Kids' Toy Drive

Drop off new toys and donations Saturday, Dec. 2, at the 24th annual 'Christmas Is For Kids' toy drive Sat., Dec. 7 at 115 Bourbon Street.

Homewood Nonprofit Settles Fair Housing Complaint With Joliet Complex

South Suburban Housing Center in 2023 alleged the complex managers discriminated against tenants based on source of income and disability.

Hit The Holiday Road Saturday For Shopping Specials On Western Avenue

Find special deals, festive food and libations and kids activities at Western Avenue businesses in Beverly and Morgan Park Saturday, Dec. 7.

Businesses Welcome Shoppers Friday At Mt. Greenwood Holiday Stroll

Stroll 111th Street for reindeer, characters, deals and more Friday, Dec. 6, at the 2024 MGCBA Holiday Stroll.

LTHS Plans 10th Annual Veterans Night

The ceremony will be held Friday before the boys basketball game against Lincoln-Way West High School at LTHS East, 1333 E. Seventh St.

Frankfort Board Approves Special Use For Yoga Studio

The Well Yoga Studio will operate at 11 S. White St., Unit 201.

Frankfort Village Clerk Katie Schubert Runs For Re-Election

Schubert was elected to the village board in 2021 and is seeking a second term as clerk.