Abduction Hoax | Toddler Killed By Car | Bullets Fly In Traffic

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

Boy Fabricated Story About Abduction Attempt: Manhattan PD

Police reviewed video surveillance before coming to their conclusion Wednesday night after a report that a man grabbed a boy by the arm.

2-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle Backing Out Of Driveway: Bolingbrook Police

Officers responded to Grand Canyon Drive for a report of a child who had been struck by a vehicle, police said.

Shooter At Large, 2 Hurt After Shots Fired Into Traffic: Homewood PD

The incident happened just after 6 p.m. Tuesday at 175th and Dixie Highway, police said.

'Racially Offensive, Threatening' Writing On Stall Prompts Police Investigation: HFHS

The writing was found Tuesday, Principal Dr. Clinton Alexander said in a notice to parents.

Audience Sings 'Na, Na, Na, Hey, Hey,' As Protesters Are Kicked Out Of Casten Town Hall

Sean Casten ventured from his DuPage home base for a rare visit to Cook County, where he talked to voters at an Evergreen Park town hall.

Fallen Trooper Carns Among 38 To Be Honored At Will County Law Enforcement Memorial Day

The event will be held Thursday, May 8, and will honor 38 fallen officers from across various departments in Will County.

Search For Treasures At 1st Methodist Church of Oak Lawn Rummage Sale

The First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn rummage sale has hundreds of cool items for sale Thursday, May 1, and Saturday, May 3.

Lockport Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Downtown Historic District

Main Street Lockport will host a 50th anniversary celebration at the ROXY Lockport Theater, 1017 S. State St.

Manhattan D114 Board Seats New Member, Seeks To Fill 2 Vacancies

The Manhattan District 114 Board of Education is seeking interested parties to fill two vacant, two-year seats on the board.

Manhattan Jr. High Athletic Boosters Launch Fundraiser For New Mascot Costume

The Boosters hope to unveil the costume in time for the start of the '25-'26 school year.

Hickory Creek Middle School Presents Spring Musical

Performances will be held at the school, 22150 S. 116th Ave. at 7 p.m. on May 16, 2 and 7 p.m. on May 17 and 2 p.m. on May 18.

Construction On La Grange Road Over Hickory Creek Starts May 1

The project will require traffic to be narrowed to a single lane on La Grange Road, between Lincolnway Lane and St. Francis Road.

Windy City ThunderBolts Offer Homerun Networking Event At Ozinga Field

Join fellow business professionals at Ozinga Field for a FREE multi-chamber networking event at Ozinga Field on the party patio, May 7.

BTG Hits The Boards In 'Gypsy, A Musical Fable' In The Baer Theatre

Beverly Theatre Guild presents the renowned musical 'Gypsy' May 2 to May 4 in the Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy in Chicago.

Oak Lawn Students Host Field Day Fundraiser For Project Fire Buddies

Kids ages 5-11 can run, dash and crawl for a Project Fire Buddies fundraiser Saturday, May 10, at Oak Lawn Community High School.