Child Sex Abuse | Abandoned Dog's New Hope | Craft Stores Closing

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Feb. 13.

Orland Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Girls In IL, IN Already Jailed In IL: Police

Jesus "Jesse" Rios, 50, is already jailed in Cook County on child sex abuse charges. Police in Dyer, Indiana want to charge him there, too.

Orland Park Joann Fabric And Craft Store Among Hundreds Set To Close

The Orland Park fabric and craft store is one of 26 in Illinois set to close amid the floundering company's second bankruptcy filing.

Mokena Shelter Dog Looking For Home (Again) After Abandoned By Adopter

"Yoda" got away from his new owner while on a walk in November. She didn't want him anymore. So now NAWS is trying again for him.

Man Charged In New Lenox Gas Station Robbery Arrested Again On Child Porn Charges: NLPD

Police found the child pornography on Leonard Hunter's phone while investigating the Jan. 10 robbery and burglary of the Food N' Fuel.

Evergreen Park Community Rallies Around Family Who Lost Home In Fire

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for long-time Evergreen Park resident Barb Kalafut and her family, who lost their home in a fire Feb. 6.

Man Says Woman He Met On Telegram Is Extorting Him For Illicit Photos

The Palos Hills man sent a woman he met online personal information that is now being compromised, reports said.

Demolition At Oak Forest Campus To Start Soon, Community Meeting Set

The meeting is set for Tuesday, Feb. 18, and will give attendees the latest updates ahead of demolition beginning.

Dozens Of Suburban Candidates To Speak Sunday At AADC Brunch And Forum

The Arab American Democracy Coalition will host a brunch and forum for suburban candidates Sunday, Feb. 16, at Niko's Banquets.

'I Want My 80s' Tour Coming To New Lenox, 1 Of 5 Shows In Summer Concert Series

The "I Want My 80s Tour" is coming to New Lenox in June. It's one of 5 shows in the series, Mayor Tim Baldermann said.

New Lenox Pete's Fresh Market Completion Date Pushed Back (Yep, AGAIN)

New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann checked in on the store's construction late last month.

Teams Forming For Capuano 4 On 4 Hockey Tournament At Yukich Fields

Teams are forming now for the Daniel V Capuano hockey tournament March 1 and March 2 at Yukich Fields in Evergreen Park. Must be 21 to play.

Nelson And Delaney Intersection Now A Long-Awaited Four-Way Stop

The four-way stop is in effect as of Tuesday, Feb. 11, New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann said.

Early Voting Begins March 17 At Frankfort Library, Village Hall

The consolidated election is April 1.

Slain Teen's Mom To Speak On Violence In Teen Dating

The presentation will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Homer Junior High 8th Grade Boys Basketball Heads To State Tournament

The team, which is 18-6, will face Rockford's Eisenhower (25-0).

Lockport Restaurant Week Kicks Off Feb. 24

According to the city, the two-week event will celebrate "the diverse flavors of Lockport's vibrant restaurant scene."

Romeoville High School Band Presents Festival Night Concert

The concert, called "For Those Who Continue to Rise," will be held Saturday at RHS.