New Liver Saves Mom Of 2 | Teen Crashes Stolen Jeep | Contractor Lies

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, August 1.

'WE DID IT': Tinley Mom Of 2 Receives Life-Saving Liver Transplant

Elizabeth Heaton issued a public plea for a living liver donor earlier this year. In June, a donor was found.

Stolen Jeep Crashes, 14-Year-Old Arrested: Tinley Police

Suspects dressed in black and wearing face masks fled after police arrived early Friday morning, officials said.

Contractor's License Suspended By Frankfort After Customer Complaints

Customers in Frankfort claim the company stole over $40,000 from them.

11,000 Pounds Of Pet Food Donated To Mokena's NAWS

Plainfield-based TR Miller Heating, Cooling and Plumbing ran a food drive, donating 10 pounds of food for every $89 A/C tune-up.

Know Before You Go: Live Bands, Food, Drone Show At Taste Of Orland

The event runs August 2–4, this time hosted at newly opened Centennial Park West.

Juvenile Caught With Illegal Machine Gun In Park: Park Forest PD

The juvenile was found with a loaded handgun that was altered to be fully automatic, Park Forest police said.

Dogged Pursuit Of Eagle Scout Rank Leads To New Lenox Pet Pantries

Leo Minauskas is a big animal lover, and envisioned a way to help pet owners who might be in need of essentials for their pets.

Chasing It: Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over To $1.125M

The suspense keeps building in Park Lawn's progressive raffle, where the jackpot is $1,125,010-plus. Tickets on sale for the Aug. 7 pull.

Commission OKs Manhattan BBQ Spot Smoker Storage, Sends Back To Board

Arrowhead Smoke Works' proposed cargo container to be used as smoker storage is one step closer to clearance.

Village, Cook County Officials To Host Property Tax Appeal Forum

The forum will be held Thursday, August 8 at the Kallsen Center.

Lemont Girl Scouts Work With That Girl + Co To Help The Legacy Ranch

The troop earned the Bronze Award for their service to the ranch.

'Shop The Lot' At Friends Of Frankfort Library Book Sale

The event is free, and attendees can fill a bag with books, and give a donation to pay for them.

Back-To-School Bash Planned By Frankfort Park District

The free event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave.