Teen Fatally Shot At Party | Crash Kills 2 | Felony For School Threat

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

Oak Lawn Teen Fatally Shot During 'Unsanctioned' Pop-Up Party At ISU

Randall Glass, 18, was shot at an unsanctioned party attended by hundreds of students early Sunday morning during ISU homecoming weekend.

Boy, 13, In Grissom MS Threat Charged With Felony: Tinley PD

A teen has been charged following a Snapchat threat made against Grissom Middle School in Tinley Park Sept. 14.

2nd Driver In Peotone Head-On Crash Dies: Sheriff

An 82-year-old woman and 24-year-old woman died in the incident, which was the second fatal crash near that intersection last week.

Richton Park Man Gets 20 Years For Sex Trafficking Girl, Several Women

Gregory Ingram, 45, invited the minor to live with him while he sex trafficked her, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Residents Alerted To 'Suspicious Person' In Car Who Followed Kid: EPPD

Evergreen Park police issued an emergency alert after the driver of a Lexus followed a young girl Tuesday afternoon near 103rd and Albany.

Image Shows Car In Fatal Hit-and-Run; Family Offers $5K Reward

A 22-year-old Park Forest woman was struck by two cars August 1, and died from her injuries. Police have released an image of one car.

'Truly Humbling': TPHS Teacher A Finalist In 'Heroes Of The Classroom'

Tinley Park HS teacher Lauren Brazel could win $5,000 for herself, and $5,000 for the school if she wins the nationwide contest by Kleenex.

Golfers, Sponsors Sought For Orland Chamber Octoberfest Outing

The Orland Area Chamber of Commerce still has openings for its Oct. 7 golf outing. Shotgun start at 4 p.m.

Banging Gavel Debuts Beer Brewed In Support Of Breast Cancer Awareness

Tinley's Banging Gavel Brews released The Verdict Is PINK Friday, Sept. 27, with a portion of sales going to breast cancer charities.

Palos Hills Resident Loses $26,500 Responding To Fraudulent Text

The Palos Hills resident clicked on the link thinking they were wiring money to Bank of America, reports said.

FEMA Going Door-To-Door To Encourage Relief Applications: Will County

FEMA representatives will be encouraging residents to apply for Individual Assistance from the federal government after July 13–16 storms.

Morgan Park Academy Ranked #8 Among IL Private Schools, #13 Nationally

Morgan Park Academy remains the top private school in Chicago's Southland area and one of the best in the state, according to Niche.com.

19th Ward Plans Blood Drive Saturday At New Beverly Blood Center

The 19th Ward Youth Foundation is hosting a blood drive this Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Beverly blood center. Appointments are required.

St. Gianna Church Blesses Pets Sunday At James J. Sexton Park

In honor St. Francis of Assisi, St. Gianna Church will be offering a pet blessing Sunday, Oct. 6, at James J. Sexton Park in Evergreen Park.

Food Trucks, Fire Pits, Family Fun At Manhattan's Taste Of Fall

After a muddy debut in 2023, Manhattan's Taste of Fall is back for a day of family-friendly fun.

Preserve Staff Find Endangered Bee Not Seen In Preserves Since 1983

The rusty-patched bee is endangered because of habitat loss, the use of pesticides, pathogens from non-native bees and climate change.

Wine Bar Proposed In Frankfort Township

The Will County planning and zoning commission will meet Oct. 1 to discuss the special use permit for the proposed wine bar.

Bolingbrook Opposes Proposed Quarry Expansion In Will County

The owners of the nearby quarry have submitted an application to the county to rezone a portion of the property and expand operations.

Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Coming To New Lenox Commons

Flu shots, updated COVID and RSV vaccines will be available Saturday, Oct. 5.