Motorcycle Hits, Kills Woman | Infant Dies Of Child Abuse | Dollar Store Stop Does Robber In | New DMV A Win

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Woman, 66, Fatally Struck By Motorcycle While Crossing Street: Police

The driver of the motorcycle, 50, was injured. The motorcycle slid across lanes of traffic and hit a sign before coming to a stop.

6-Month-Old Baby Girl Found In West Englewood Home Died Of Child Abuse, Death Ruled Homicide: Cook County ME

The infant was found unresponsive Saturday morning in a residence in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood.

2nd Man Charged In Attempted Robbery, Pistol-Whipping At New Lenox AT&T Store: NLPD

The Chicago man, 31, was arrested and charged Friday, Sept. 26. A first suspect was arrested just days after the Sept. 1 incident.

'A Win For Orland Park': Temporary DMV Opens Days After Old One Shuttered

Officials tout larger space with expanded hours and new services, including road exams, in the new facility at 182nd and Orland Parkway.

Girl, 12, Reported Missing In Oak Lawn Has Been Found: Updated

Oak Lawn police have located a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday evening.

Roll Out The Barrel Saturday At Evergreen Park Oktoberfest At Circle (Klein) Park

Head out to Evergreen Park's all-ages Oktoberfest on Oct. 4, featuring kids activities, beer garden, music, stein-hoisting contest and more.

Spooky Season Stuff

• New Lenox Family's Haunted Trail Draws Nearly 2,000 For Frights, Raises $6,000 For Local Charities: The Malpeli family's haunted trail was a packed show Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28.
• 'Truly On Another Level': Tinley Faily's Halloween Haunt Set To Thrill, Support Beloved Charity: The Latek family of Tinley Park has a show in store at "The Psycho Path at Ridgefield Lane." Donations to Project Fire Buddies encouraged.
• Halloween 2025: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour O' Scary Yards: Patch is compiling its 2025 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. You know what to do: submit your yard haunt today.

Oak Forest Diaper Pantry Seeks Collection Sites For Diaper Drive, Donations Of Diapers & Wipes

New Life's Little Lambs' Closet is looking for businesses or offices willing to serve as a donation drop spot for its diaper drive.

Phone Scam Targets Families Of High School Students, Solicits Money For College Exam Prep: Sheriff

The Kankakee County Sheriff warned of the new scam, saying the callers use students' personal information to seem more legit.

The Great Pumpkin Party Returns To Orland's Centennial Park October 4

Popular fall event returns packed with Halloween-themed activities and fun. Registration open now.

Manhattan's 'Scarecrows On Parade' Needs More Participants: Village

The Village provides the scarecrow frames for free, and you chip in the creativity.

New Lenox Police To Collect Winter Coats For Those In Need

The NLPD's coat drive will accept donations Oct. 1–31.

GreenDrop Opens Donation Center In Frankfort

Residents can donate gently-used items to GreenDrop's nonprofit partner, the American Red Cross.

Bonita Bowls Opens Lemont Location

The new business offers smoothie and poke bowls, wraps and other healthy offerings.

'Be A TrailBlazer' Begins Fall Session

This year's experience was redesigned, so people can complete missions at their own pace, the preserve said.

Flossmoor D161 Awarded Grant To Create Pollinator Garden

The grant program is funded by ComEd and administered by Openlands.

Farm-To-Table Experience Supports The Legacy Ranch

The Legacy Ranch offers equine-assisted services to those in need.

Orland Township Assessor To Host Tax Appeal Workshop

The workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1.

High-Tech Prescription Vending Machines Rolled Out At Advocate Trinity, Advocate South Suburban

The innovative devices allow clinicians to easily send prescriptions to the machine for immediate care.