Masked Attacker Shoots Man | Car Hits Garage | Burglar Caught Lurking

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, April 8.

Person Shot By Masked Attacker Outside Bar In South Suburbs: Police

The male was shot in the neck outside a bar in Midlothian, police said.

Car Hits Garage In Orland Park, 1 Injured: Fire District

The car hit the attached garage of a home at 151st and 80th Avenue Friday afternoon.

Suspect Nabbed After OL Resident Finds Him Lurking In Garage: Police

The man lifted his sweatshirt to show what appeared to be a gun after the homeowner found him malingering in his garage, OLPD says.

'Lawfare' Text Harassment Case Against Ex-Aide Dropped: Attorney

The case against Timothy Pawula was dismissed Thursday, his attorney told Patch.

Cook County Republican Party Chairman Morrison Steps Down

On April 4, Sean M. Morrison announced he'll step back from the role, effective April 14.

Rogue Carrier Disappears With FedEx Trailer Hauling $125K In Merchandise: NLPD

The trailer was picked up Feb. 18 for delivery in California four days later. It never made it there, according to police reports.

All Hands On Deck: Chicagoans Flock To Anti-Trump, Anti-DOGE Protest

SCENES OF A PROTEST: Thousands turns out for Hands Off! Chicago protest at the Daley Center and other events around Chicagoland.

H-F Park District To Host Master Plan Update Meeting

The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 23 at the The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake.

Registration Open Now For Tinley Park Citizens Fire Academy

Program is held Mondays August 4 to Sept. 29. Application deadline is Wednesday, April 30.

Orland Grassland Volunteers To Celebrate Earth Day With Creek Cleanup

Orland Grassland Volunteers will gather Saturday, April 26 for creek cleanup efforts.

Coffee With A Cop Planned April 29 In Frankfort

The event will provide a chance to have a conversation about local issues with the Frankfort Police Department.

Frankfort Country Market Returns April 27

The weekly market features almost 60 vendors.

Frankfort Holds Annual Earth Day Community Clean-Up

The event helps beautify the Village's neighborhoods, parks, roads and the Old Plank Road Trail.

LTHS District 205 Announces Onboarding Timeline For New Board Members

New board members will be sworn in at the May 5 Board of Education meeting.

Forest Preserve's 'Be a Trailblazer' Back With Prizes, Fresh Missions

Spring sessions runs from April 10 to May 24. Prizes include kayaks, sleds, Fitbits, Yeti coolers, tent and sleeping bag packs and more!