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Child Luring Attempt | Man Shot By Car Thief | Bare-Chested Bandit

ALSO: Friends start care package biz | Oddities and Dark Arts Market | Body armor for K9 cops | Free custard for a year? | New sushi spot

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 3.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 3. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 3.


EP Cops Seek Home And Security Video After Second Child Luring Attempt

For the second time in a week, a man similar in description approached a young a girl Wednesday afternoon in Evergreen Park, police say.


1 Shot During Attempted Vehicle Theft: Homewood PD

The man interrupted someone trying to steal his car from in his driveway, police said.

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Serial Bank Robber Dubbed ‘Bare-Chested Bandit’ Robs 3 Loop Banks: FBI

Although he wore a different disguise for each heist, the FBI said it's the first time a suspect has changed clothes on mass transit.


The 'Strange And Unusual' To Shine At Oddities And Dark Arts Market

The market is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Soundgrowler Brewing in Tinley Park.

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4-Car Crash Closes Portion Of 167th Street: Tinley PD

Six people were injured in the crash, Village Manager Pat Carr said.


'Use Our Grief For Good': Friends Create Curated Care Package Business

Friends Kelly Hickey and Katelyn Walker have created a business inspired by life's challenges, and the things that get you through them.


Body Armor Donated For Will County Sheriff's K9 Cops

The bullet- and stab-protective vests were donated by nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s.


Chance To Win Free Custard For A Year At Andy's Grand Opening

Andy's Frozen Custard in Mokena is ready to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 4.


Eagle Scout Project Brings Outdoor Classroom To D161 School

Lily Bonovich, now a 16-year-old Lincoln-Way East junior, is a member of Scouting America Troop 732 in Frankfort.


Joker Slays The Board, Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over To $1.7M

It's a whole new game in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle with a $1,625,245 jackpot. Tickets are on sale now for the Oct. 9 pull.


Senso Brings Sushi, City Vibes To Downtown Frankfort

The new restaurant is targeting an early November opening.


Flossmoor Public Art Commission Plans Fall Sculpture Walk

The walk will begin at Centennial, the sculpture on the south lawn of the Flossmoor Public Library, Saturday, Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m.


Quarry Project Denied By Will County Planning And Zoning Commission

The project will next be discussed at the Will County Land Use and Development Committee on Oct. 8.

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