Ex Gets 33 Years In Woman's Slaying | Secret Filming In Church Bathroom | 5 Yrs For Ex-Cop's 'Brazen' Abuse

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 18.

'It's Some Closure': Slain Oak Forest Woman's Family Finds Comfort In Faith As Killer Takes Plea Deal

Lauren Pikor, 30, was killed in August 2023. Her family endured three years of court proceedings to see her killer plead guilty.

Frankfort Man, 28, Secretly Filmed Woman, Child In Bathroom At New Lenox Church: PD

A woman found the camera while she was in the bathroom and reported it. The man took the phone from her when it was found, police said.

Ex-Cop Learns Sentence For 'Brazenly' Abusing Power: U.S. Attorney

The man served as a police officer in Phoenix, Illinois, and corruptly solicited cash and drugs during traffic stops, officials said.

Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Trafficking Firearms, Drugs In Joliet

A truck in Bolingbrook was found with more than 150,000 grams of meth, officials said.

Hickory Hills EF-2 Tornado Reached Peak Winds Of 120 MPH On 8.3-Mile Path Of Destruction

The EF-2 tornado formed in the Spears-Pioneer Woods Forest Preserve west of Hickory Hills on June 11 and continued on an 8.3-mile track.

'Send What You Got, Send Youngest': Markham Man, 46, Gets 33 Years For Running Child Porn Chat Group

The Markham man ran the chat through messaging app Kik, requiring people to regularly submit child porn images to stay in the group.

Pets, Tacos, Beer And Vendors: Fan Favorite Pet Market Returns To Tinley Brewery

The Midsummer Pet Market artisan event is back at Soundgrowler Brewing Saturday, June 20. Fifty vendors are lined up.

Beverly Eagle Scout Hopes To Bring Dignity To Foster Children Through Luggage Drive

Grayson Herr, 16, will be collecting gently used luggage for foster children June 20 and June 21, at Christ the King Church in Beverly.

Parents Heal Their Hearts By Hosting 'Jimmy Esch Blood Drive' In Son's Memory

Sonny and Terri Esch will host a blood drive in memory of their son, Jimmy, who died at age 27, Thursday, June 25, at Worth Township Center.

Over 5,000 Attendees Anticipated At Juneteenth Family Festival Of Beverly/Morgan Park

The Juneteenth Family Festival celebrates freedom and Black culture Saturday, June 20, at 110th Street and Longwood.

Mom Honors Late Son's Memory, Bond With 'Soulmate' Dog With Gift Cards For Rescue's Foster Families

Robbie Hollingsworth died in 2023 at the age of 29, after battling addiction. His mother leads 'Fight On For Robbie' donation effort.

Mokena Business Handing Out Free CBD Dog Treats Ahead Of July 4

SunKissed Greenz in Mokena will hand out one free CBD dog treat per dog per customer on June 26 and 27.

Performing Arts Center, Medical Center Expansion Focal Points Of Orland's Re-envisioned Downtown Plan

New medical center, enhanced redevelopment agreement and Heroes Park funding plan represent next steps for Downtown Orland Park.

Shelter Dogs Featured In 'Pop-Up Pup Café' & Adoption Event At Orland Square Mall

South Suburban Humane Society will feature adoptable pets in the June 20 event at the Orland mall.

Last Chance to Enter: Community Services Foundation Savannah Bananas Ticket Raffle Ends June 29

The foundation is partnering with Orland's CTF Illinois to raffle off 4 tickets to the July 25 game at Wrigley Field. Raffle closes June 29.

Band Director Takes Show On Road, Martino Musicians Thrill With 'America The Beautiful' At Starved Rock

New Lenox D122 Band Director Kyle Rinke this spring gave members of Martino Jr. High band an experience they'll never forget.

New Boutique Salon Opens In Lemont

The Edit by KR is now open at 1388 State St., in Lemont.

Annual 5K In Memory Of Manhattan Teen Set, Registration Open

Manhattan resident Jackson Lewis was 15 and a freshman at Lincoln-Way West when he took his own life in June 2020.

Mississippi Man, 28, Had Illegal Guns, Contraband Cigarettes Found In Traffic Stop In IL: Sheriff

The man was pulled over in Chicago Heights on June 9, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Lockport OKs Move For Liquor Store

The liquor store on State Street will move to Ninth Street.

Village Of Flossmoor, H-F Park District Want Community Input On Future Use Of South Commuter Lot

A joint Community Input Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Rd.

Will Co. Sheriff Ramps Up DUI, Seat Belt Enforcement Patrols For July 4 Stretch

The campaign runs June 19 through July 6.