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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 23.

Vigil Planned In Remembrance Of Two Manhattan Jr. High Students Lost Days Apart

Manhattan D114 will hold a vigil Thursday, Oct. 23 at Manhattan Jr. High, in memory of Danny Bayles and Chance Hunnicutt.

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Authorities Confirm That Missing McAuley Student Was Not Picked Up By ICE

Estefania Herrera, 18, was on her way to a McAuley swim meet Saturday when she went missing. Police believe she may be with someone.

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Rebuilding 'Unfortunately Not Feasible', New Lenox's Tri-Star Cabinets To Close, Owners Say

Tri-Star Cabinet and Top Co. owner Joe Wilda Jr. said that it will close permanently a year after a fire destroyed the facilities.

Child Porn Charges For New Lenox Man, 22: New Lenox PD

The man was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 22, after a months-long investigation.

Shooting Under Investigation On I-355, State Police Warn Of Lane Closures

Police said that the troopers are on the scene of an "alleged expressway shooting" at Interstate 355 near 127th Street in Lemont.

Car Hits Deer, Then Hit By 4 Other Cars On I-80: State Police

The chain reaction crash was triggered around 5:30 a.m.

Walt's Food Center Transition To Berkot's Super Foods Set, Timeline Laid Out

The Homewood store will be the first to reopen as a Berkot's, in a timeline laid out for customers.

Mokena Teen, Providence HS Senior Lands Perfect Score On ACT

Michael Jensen attained a perfect 36 on the ACT college entrance exam.

Get An Early Start On Candy-Collecting At These Area Trunk Or Treat Events

There are plenty of opportunities for kids to get in some extra treat collecting at these area trunk-or- treat events before Halloween.

LHS Board Of Education Appoints Sarah Pocic As New Member

Pocic was sworn in as a member of the District 210 Board of Education at the start of its Oct. 20 meeting.

Frankfort Board Approves 3-Year Contract For Holiday Lights, Decorations

The contract includes holiday lights and decorations for Village Hall, police department, Breidert Green and the Route 30/45 entrance sign.

D113A Board Of Education Accepting Applications To Fill Vacancy

The individual appointed to the seat would serve on the Board until April 2027.

Lincoln-Way East Receives Governor’s Blue Ribbon Award

In total, 28 schools across the state (15 public and 13 private) were awarded the distinction this year, the school said.