Man, 23, Killed Changing Tire | Arrest In Sidewalk Sex Assault Of Girl, 6 | K9's Stunning Save Of Missing Man

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 25.

Man, 23, ID'd As Driver Hit, Killed Changing Tire On I-80: Medical Examiner

The incident happened Wednesday morning alongside I-80 west near Torrence in Lansing, state police said.

Man In Custody Who Fake Fell On 6-Year-Old, Then Molested Her In Front Of Mom: Police

James Spencer, 41, was apprehended Wednesday on his street after security camera images were released to the public, Chicago police said.

Will County Sheriff K-9 Finds Missing Bolingbrook Man

K-9 Lizzy found the missing man with dementia in just 17 minutes.

Dunkin Donuts At 98th Street And Western Robbed At Gunpoint

Disturbing security video posted on social media shows the robbery that took place Tuesday morning at the Evergreen Park Dunkin' Donuts.

New Lenox Couple's Personal Check Intercepted, Rewritten For $12,000: NLPD

The couple had sent personal checks to settle debts. One of the checks didn't reach its destination, according to police.

2 New Lenox Businesses Hit In Same-Day Smash-And-Grabs Targeting Gaming Machines: NLPD

Both incidents happened in the early morning hours, employees told police.

Animal Rescue To Stay As Alsip Nursery Shifts Pet Offerings

The original announcement that the animal rescue would have to vacate the building received hundreds of comments expressing disappointment.

Southsiders For Peace Plan Voter Rights Rally Saturday At 95th And Western Avenue

Southsiders for Peace take part in the nationwide “Truth, Equality and Freedom” for voter rights Saturday, June 27, at 95th and Western.

Village Buys Part Of Riviera Country Club For $2.2 Million, Feasibility Study Planned For Future Use

The Village of Orland Park on Wednesday announced it has officially acquired part of the former Riviera Country Club.

Flossmoor Station Celebrates 30 Years, Birthday Bash Set

The local favorite on Sterling Avenue was one of only a handful of microbreweries in the country when it opened.

Village Plans Public Workshop On U.S. Rte. 52 Corridor Safety Plan

The open house-style meeting is set for Thursday, July 16 at Manhattan Junior High.

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival Prepares For 16th Year

This year's festival features 40 performances by 15 bands.

Long-Awaited Bolingbrook Restaurant Prepares For Soft Opening

The restaurant was first announced in 2023.

Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve Vehicle Access Restricted For Turtle Protection

Barricades will prevent vehicles from traveling deeper into the preserve, where they could crush wildlife crossing Division Street.

World Series Runner-Up Evergreen Park 14U Girls Softball Team Named Grand Marshal Of Independence Day Parade

The Evergreen Park 14 Girls Softball Team to lead Independence Day Parade Friday, June 26 with fireworks to follow at Duffy Park.