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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 4.

State Police Sergeant Sexually Assaulted Bartender, Left Her Unconscious In Car: Court Documents

The woman told police she blacked out after encountering the trooper at a Tinley Park bar in Aug. 2025.

Oak Lawn Man, 31, Had Backpack Full Of Molotov Cocktails, Hand-Drawn Map To Orland Mosque: Authorities

The man was arrested near 191st and LaGrange on Aug. 1, Mokena police said, and gave police a false name.

Man, 44, Caught Trying To Meet With 15-Year-Old Girl For Sex: New Lenox Police

Police said the man tried to meet the girl at Walmart but instead got into a confrontation with a group that made a fake teen profile.

Man Shot During 'Altercation With A Relative,' Suspect Still At Large: Frankfort Police

The shooting happened early Monday morning in Frankfort.

Judge Orders Ex-Husband Accused In Oak Lawn Woman's Shooting Death Detained

Charles Buss, a retired Oak Lawn firefighter, was ordered detained in the alleged slaying of his former wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76.

Drone Tracks Alsip Carjacking Suspects, 2 In Custody: Police

Two Matteson men believed to be involved in an Alsip carjacking are now in custody, police said.

'A Fitting End': Beloved Family Farmhouse's Last Days Spent Training Firefighters As One Final Gift

The Kestel house served its final purpose this week, training 100 firefighters in live fire attacks, before being intentionally burned down.

Structure Fire Contained At Homewood Apartment Building, Minor Injuries Reported

The fire happened in a six-story apartment building at 184th and Cherry Creek Drive.

Sauk Village Woman, 20, ID'd As Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-394: Medical Examiner

A woman killed in a hit-and-run early Monday has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner.

Crete Woman, 32, Shot Husband In Chest, Dropped Him Off At Hospital: Sheriff

Capricia Price has been charged after police said she shot her husband in the chest July 28.

Kankakee Father's Day Murder Suspect Captured In Arkansas: Police

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot, and his father was wounded in the June 21 shooting.

4 Arrested After Guns, Drugs Found At Harvey Home Near Daycare: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's investigators searched the home July 23, the sheriff's office said.

Still No End To The Rainbow As Original Rainbow Cone Celebrates Big 100 At Original Locale

Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years with BOGO specials Aug. 3-9, and a special party on Aug. 9 at the original Beverly location.

Frankfort Fall Festival Announces 2026 Parade Grand Marshal

The parade will step off at 1 p.m. on Sept. 6.

Palos Park Offers Week Of Public Safety Awareness Events For National Night Out

Palos Park police offer a week of National Night Out public safety events, including seminars, touch-a-truck and lunch forum Aug. 1-Aug. 6.

Know Before You Go: St. Gerald Fest And Carnival 2026

St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival offers four days of fun, music, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles, Aug. 6 through Aug. 9.

Photo Contest Now Open: Forest Preserves of Cook County Seeks Best Nature Photography

Winning images to be featured in 2027 Forest Preserves calendar, social media and Forest Preserves publications

2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Lockport Township High School

The nine-week regular season begins with Week 1 games scheduled for Aug. 20-22.

Coffee With The Chief Planned At Fire Station 71 In Frankfort

Chief Paul Kinsella will be at the event, and residents can ask questions, share concerns and learn about the fire district.