Disabled Man Sexually Assaulted | Dog Feces Smeared On Door | Fire Burns 10 Acres | Hit-And-Run Injures Teen

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Feb. 26.

'Extremely Disturbing': Harvey Man Sexually Assaulted Disabled Man At Care Facility, State's Attorney Says

The victim had intellectual and physical disabilities, including quadriplegia, the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said.

Dog Feces Smeared On Door, Bacon Left: Tinley Park Couple Targeted In Perceived Hate Crime Against Police

Dog feces and a package of bacon were left outside their front door. Whoever did it thought a cop lived there, the couple said.

10 Acres Burned In Tinley Park Brush Fire: Officials

The fire happened Wednesday afternoon near 167th and Oak Forest Avenue.

Teen Left Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In Marquette Park

Chicago police are seeking the driver of a 2018 GMC Arcadia SUV they say struck a teen on a motorized scooter in Marquette Park.

Next Court Date For Oak Forest Murder Suspect Delayed: City

Originally set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the hearing has been rescheduled, City officials said.

Tractor Catches Fire Inside Peotone Barn, All Animals Safe: Manhattan Fire District

No people or animals were injured in the fire, officials said.

Amazon Drone Delivery Service The Focus Of Community Meet-and-Greet In Tinley Park

The event will be held Monday, March 2 at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

Orland Park Police Debunk Social Media Report Of Human Trafficking Incident At Store

A woman posted about an alleged abduction and attempted abduction at a store. Police have not received any reports of the incidents.

Elevated Lead Found In Drinking Water In Some Lockport Homes, Residents Told To Check Their Pipes

All of the homes that had elevated lead levels had lead service lines.

Oak Forest Mayor Out On Medical Leave, City Council Appoints Mayor Pro Tem

Oak Forest Mayor Jim Hortsman is expected to return to his duties in the spring, the City said.

Visitation, Mass Set For Audrey U. Schmitz, 90, of Hometown, At Our Lady At St. Germaine

A visitation and mass for Hometown resident Audrey U. Schmitz (Kronberger) will take place Saturday, Feb 28, Our Lady at St. Germaine.

Final Stages Of Fort Frankfort Playground Renovations Starting This Spring

The project was originally planned to be finished last fall, but has taken longer than anticipated.

Mokena Jr. High Cast Ready To Shine In 'Annie Jr.' Musical

Performances are set for Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox.

Work On Dixie Highway Viaduct Moved Up, Will Begin In March: Village

Residents can expect the viaduct to be closed for at least 90 days once IDOT begins the work.

Tickets Remain For 2026 New Lenox Lions Club Garden Party Fashion Show Fundraiser

The fashion show fundraiser is set for Sunday, March 22 at VFW Post 9545.

EP Candlelight Theatre Hold Auditions Sunday For 'Song of Bernadette'

Evergreen Park Candelight Theatre will hold for 'Song of Bernadette' Sunday, March 1, at the Evergreen Park Senior Center.

Our Lady At St. Germaine Parish Hosts NCAA Final Four Ticket Raffle

Win a whirlwind trip for two to see the NCAA men's Final Four in Indianapolis, April 4-6, in the Our Lady at St. Germaine ticket raffle.

Lemont Approves Redevelopment Plan For Main, Maley Area

The Village has adopted a TIF district for the area at Main and Maley.