Woman Held Captive For Week | No Injuries In Apartment Fire | West Nile In Will | Man's 30-Mile Mission

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 11.

Romeoville Man Held Woman Against Her Will For A Week, Threatened Her With Machete: Police

During the stop, the driver, now identified as Frank Saporito, 42, of Romeoville, was "confrontational and uncooperative," police said.

First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Will County: Health Department

The person diagnosed is in their 80s and began having symptoms in August. Mosquitos in 11 batches in Will Co. have tested positive for WNV.

No Injuries In Apartment Fire, Cause Under Investigation: Orland Fire

The fire happened in the multi-unit building in the 14400 block of Jefferson Avenue, officials said.

'This Is My Purpose': Manteno Man's Mission Takes Him 30 Miles For Mental Health, Suicide Awareness

Jake Smith walked 30 miles in one day on Sept. 6, part of his ongoing effort to raise awareness of mental health and suicide.

Amid ICE Fears, Bolingbrook Says Cops Will Not Take Part In Immigration Enforcement

Without a judicial warrant or probable cause of a criminal offense, local police cannot hold individuals for ICE, the TRUST Act states.

Longtime New Lenox Woman, 'Brilliant' Pastry Chef Made Cakes For Hillary Clinton, Richard M. Daley: Obituary

Cynthia Sheehan's culinary passion was woven through her family and professional lives, a talent that thrilled many.

Blue Island Stray Dog Project Hosts Fundraiser Saturday At Rock Island Public House

'Ruff Around Blue Island' offers raffles, demos and beverages Saturday, Sept. 13 at Rock Island Public House, benefiting BISDP.

Orland Park Lions Club To Donate Queen of Hearts Proceeds To Honor Flight Chicago

Sixty percent of the proceeds from the Sept. 19 Queen of Hearts fundraiser will go to Honor Flight Chicago, the organization said.

Oak Lawn Police Are Hiring New And Lateral Transfer Offices

The Oak Lawn Police Department is accepting applications from new and experienced police officers. Applications are due Oct. 17.

16 Vendors Featured In Leather, Ink And Flame Market Coming To Flipside Brewing

Flipside Brewing hosts the themed bazaar with Streetz Artz Alliance on Sept. 14.

'More Than Just A Coffee Shop': New Lenox's Indie 'Grounded Books' Blends 2 Women's Passions

Grounded Coffee Bar has expanded into the two units next door, to open indie bookshop Grounded Books.

Manhattan's St. Joseph Celebrates 100 Years With Student Fun, Mass, Dinner & Dancing

Kids were treated to fun Monday—even dunking Fr. Mike—as school and parish leaders look to honor how far St. Joe's has come.

Marist Dedicates New Gym Floor Honoring Dan Garvey, Gene Nolan, Paul Simmons

The new court represents the completion of a major campus improvement project at Marist High School, first announced in 2024.

Gaylord Building Event Shares History Of Lockport's Central Square

The "Think & Drink" program will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 18 at The Gaylord Building.

Kingery Highway Bridge Repairs Underway Until October

To complete the work, Kingery Highway will be reduced to a single southbound lane, from Bluff Road to 107th Street/Archer Avenue, IDOT said.

It's A Bug Story, Baby Just Say 'Yes': Homewood's 'Cicada Era' Campaign Wins National Award

Village of Homewood wins Silver Circle Award for "fun, culturally relevant campaign" that shared facts about cicadas.