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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Flock Cameras Used To Find Man Who Exposed Himself Near Oak Lawn Elementary School: Police

A 49-year-old Oak Lawn man reportedly exposed himself to a woman who was walking her dog near Hannum Elementary School, police said.

'Simply No Words': Manhattan Community Mourns Boy, 16, Killed In Fall At Abandoned Building

Tony Reed, Jr. died Aug. 30. He was a sophomore at Lincoln-Way West. The loss is heartbreaking for the town, Mayor Mike Adrieansen said.

Police Debunk Alleged Threat Of School Shooting At Providence Catholic HS: NLPD

Police said they could not verify a threat was made, and that it was "conjecture based on rumors."

Frankfort Home Damaged By Fire After Lightning Strike: Fire District

The fire was reported as a storm moved through Frankfort on Monday evening.

3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold

Oak Lawn police said the arrests conclude their investigation into "illegal activities" at the Aug. 5 fire and police commission meeting.

Smash-and-grabs continue across south suburbs

• Masked Men Burglarize Homer Glen Gas Station, Smash Gaming Machines: Cops

The group was inside the store for two minutes, and took an unknown amount of cash, police said.

• JBD White Horse Inn Hit In Smash-And-Grab: New Lenox Police

Five masked male suspects armed with a sledgehammer broke into the New Lenox bar early Monday, according to police reports.

• Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Gaming Machines At Gas Station With Customers Inside: Monee Police

The business was open at the time when three suspects with sledgehammers and pry tools broke into the machines, police said.

• Smash-and-Grab At Tinley Park Gas Station With Staff Inside: Police

The incident happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, police said.

22nd District CPD Seek Footage Showing Plate Numbers Of Cars Involved In Street Takeover

22nd District Police are asking businesses to check security camera footage showing license plates of vehicles involved in street takeover.

Texas Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Assault Nabbed In Evergreen Park: Sheriff

Due to a clerical error, police said the Texas man had been on the lam since 2019, Cook County Sheriff's Police said.

'There's No Limit': Face Of Midlothian Toddler To Brighten Times Square

At nearly 2 years old, Midlothian's Charleigh Bernal is one of 500 people chosen for a video by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Remembering 'The Man In The Yellow Chair': New Lenox Man Leaves Legacy Of Service, Heart & Love For Trains

Mike Buell died Aug. 2. A retired train mechanic, he was often seen sitting in a yellow chair by the tracks, watching the trains pass.

Bolingbrook 18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Attacked Victim, Demanded His Clothes: Police

After the victim refused to hand over his clothing, Aguda and the two juveniles began to punch the victim on his head and body, police said.

Plainfield Man With 'Violent Tendencies' Denied Release After Romeoville Bar Attack: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say he grabbed a woman by the throat during an attack at On The Rocks bar and that he's a danger to the community.

Will County Eligible For July Storm Relief, August Storm Damage Assessment Ongoing: County

Recovery operations continue from two damaging severe weather events.

Fan Favorite Wienermobile Coming To New Lenox

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making stops in the Chicago area—with one planned in New Lenox—to celebrate its 90th birthday.

New Location Chosen For Manhattan Post Office: USPS

The Postal Service issued word of its final decision on Thursday.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Enrollment Surges In Will County After Country Legend's Death

Local literacy program remains committed to mission following the death of founder Dolly Parton.

Live Well, Age Well: Register For Pathlights AgeWell Community Walk At The OL Pavilion

Pathlights AgeWell Community Walk steps off Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, featuring activities for the whole family.

Golfer Spots Sold Out, Sponsorships Still Available For Mayor's Veterans Golf Classic

Sellout crowd expected at Sept. 22 outing at Silver Lake Country Club, Village says.