Man Dragged, Killed In Hit-And-Run | Gunshot Grazes Mayor | Mother Of Girl Who Drowned Gets $990K

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

Man Struck, Dragged In Fatal Hit-And-Run: South Holland Police Seek Public's Help

The incident happened Saturday into Sunday, police said. "Do the right thing and turn yourself in," police urge driver.

Robbins Mayor Injured Amid Shooting At Bar, Gunman Killed By Security: Authorities

Mayor Darren Bryant suffered a graze wound in the targeted shooting at Harold's Ice Bar in Robbins, according to reports.

Mother Of Girl, 5, Who Drowned At Tinley Park District Pool Gets $990K In Wrongful Death Suit Settlement

Tinley Park-Park District settled the lawsuit with Megan Bagardo, mother of Hazel Gonzalez, who fatally drowned in June 2023.

Freelance Photographer Accused Of Impersonating Firefighter/EMS Worker At Crete House Fire

Todd Sherman, 53, is accused of rolling up to a Crete house fire in May with illegal emergency lights on his private vehicle, Crete PD said.

Live Wires Hamper Firefighters' Efforts After Downed Power Line Sets Frankfort Home On Fire During Storms

A GoFundMe has been created for Tami McKee and her mom, Minnie, who organizers say lost everything in the blaze.

Man Arrested Carrying 8 Molotov Cocktails Now Faces Federal Charges: US Attorney

Hamed Alsaidi, 31, was arrested Aug. 1 in Mokena. He is currently in ICE custody and now faces federal charges.

Man, 22, Spat in Face Of Silver Cross Hospital Security Guard, Charged With Battery: New Lenox PD

The guard had been trying to steer the man back to his room when he tried to leave without authorization, according to police reports.

More Details On Rabid Bat Found In Oak Lawn, Residents Urged To Vaccinate Pets

An Oak Lawn bat was found inside an apartment building on the 9800 block of south Pulaski Road.

Bridgeview Man Who Exposed Himself To Woman In Business Faces Misdemeanor: Police

Chicago Ridge police said the man was masturbating while following a woman in a business and fled when she confronted him.

Bat Determined To Be Rabid Found In Living Room Of Morgan Park Home

When animal control workers arrived at the home, they learned that an exposure had occurred within the living room, CACC officials said.

IHSA Suspends Mount Carmel Coach 2 Practices, Puts Football Program On Probation

Mount Carmel Coach Jordan Lynch is suspended for two practices after tweet showing team practicing in full pads in violation of IHSA rules.

2 Men Charged With Attempted Murder In Homewood Shooting: PD

A man was shot multiple times in Homewood Wednesday. Two men have now been charged, police said.

Georgia Fugitive Wanted For Child Molestation Nabbed In Marquette Park: Cook County Sheriff

Jalynn Montgomery, 25, was wanted by Savannah, GA police for sending a sexually explicit photo of himself to a child, sheriff's police said.

Metra Reschedules Rock Island Line Closure Due To Severe Weather

The closure has now been pushed to Aug. 28–30.

Tinley Chamber's Oktoberfest Back On For 2026

Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 18–20, now to be held at Harmony Square.

Teen Leader With Orland Park Sting, Tinley Bulldogs In Running For $25,000 Athlete Of The Year Title

Benny Parnitzke is competing for Youth Athlete of the Year. Voting runs now through Aug. 27.

PHOTOS: Andy Grammer Delights Thousands With 'Big Stupid Heart' Tour In New Lenox

Grammer took to the New Lenox stage Saturday, for the much-awaited show that was rained out last year.

Sculptor Erik Blome Reflects On Creating Metra Station 9/11 Memorial At Oak Lawn Library

Artist Erik Blome reflects on creating "Heralds of 9/11," incorporating beams from the fallen WTC towers Aug. 20 at the Oak Lawn Library.

Second Public Hearing Planned In Bolingbrook Over Illinois American Water Rate Increase

"Our residents deserve to know that their voices matter and that their concerns are being heard," the Bolingbrook Mayor said.

New Restaurant Plans Move Forward In Frankfort

The new restaurant would open in the Brookside Commons Office Centre off of Lincoln Highway.

Mokena's Curtain Call Theatre Takes On ‘God of Carnage’

Two couples. One playground fight. Zero well-adjusted adults. Two casts and six shows. Tickets on sale now.

Orland Park Locks In Curbside Compost Hauler, Registration Open Now

WasteNot, Inc. will offer year-round compost collection to homes, businesses and schools.

3 Village Trustee Spots Up For Election In April 2027, Candidate Petitions Available Soon

Petitions for candidacy available at the Village Clerk's office beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25.