Crash Kills Man, 80 | Pistol-Whipped In Robbery Attempt | Charges In Shooting | Till's Legacy Lives On

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's to stories for Tuesday, Sept. 2.

1 Dead After Crash On LaGrange Road In Frankfort: Coroner

Laurence Capriotti, 80, was pronounced dead at 7:34 p.m. Sunday at Silver Cross Hospital, the coroner's office said.

Employee Pistol-Whipped In Attempted Armed Robbery At AT&T Store: NLPD

The attempted armed robbery took place Monday evening, according to police reports.

Markham Man, 30, Charged In Chicago Heights Shooting That Killed 1, Injured 4

The shooting happened Aug. 30 in the 400 block of West 14th Street.

Emmett Till's Legacy Kept Alive 70 Years After His Brutal Murder

Family, friends and community members gathered at the grave site of Emmett Till on the 70th anniversary of his murder at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Man In Mental Health Crisis Found Safe: Tinley Police

The man called 911 and reported that he was in mental distress. Police from several agencies were searching for him in a forest preserve.

Valley View Union Submits Intent To Strike

The earliest strike date is Sept. 15.

Walmart Employee, 65, Secretly Marked Down Prices, Bought Stuff For Cheaper: NLPD

A Mokena man and Walmart employee is alleged to have price-switched items for several months before being taken into custody.

'The Community Saved Gaston's': Orland Bistro Owner Grateful For Support That Kept Doors Open

When Yaser Elkayyal needed them, the customers showed up. The support helped save his beloved business of 22 years.

Orland Park Teen Center In Running For 'True Inspiration' Award, Thousands In Grant Money

Voting runs through Sept. 30. The award from Chick-Fil-A could mean a big funding boost for The Bridge Teen Center.

Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival 2025: Know Before You Go

Come out and enjoy live performances all weekend long — from country to Motown, '80s hits to Taylor Swift tributes Sept. 5 to Sept. 7.

'The Best Of Lemont': Local Photog Captures Memories, Community Events

Brigid Presecky, owner of Hilltop Photo Co., is the woman behind the lens at most of Lemont's community events.

M/I Homes Closes On Land For Lockport's Sadie Ridge Development

The new development will bring 132 single-family homes and 128 town homes to Lockport.

New Lenox Restaurant Week 2025: 26 Spots Participating

Check out the offerings and deals from businesses participating in New Lenox Restaurant Week 2025.

Date Set For Orland Park Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast

The pancake breakfast has welcomed more than 300 attendees in its first two years, and is a major fundraiser for the organization.