Carjacker Mugs 2 | $600K Fraud, 6 Years Prison | Jewel Burglar Nabbed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Get caught up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 19.

2 Robbed At Oak Lawn, Worth Gas Stations By Man In Stolen Car: Cops

The suspect fled in a vehicle reported stolen in a Chicago carjacking and later found burned by fire in the city.

6 Years In Prison For Co. Owner, Biller In $600K Medicaid Fraud Case

Two Olympia Fields women will each serve six years in prison for their roles in a Medicaid scam that cost the state hundreds of thousands.

Olympia Fields Man Charged In New Lenox Jewelry Store Burglary: NLPD

The man was arrested and charged three days after the Oct. 14 break-in at Cornerstone Jewelry in New Lenox.

Dark Arts Market To Feature The Eerie And Weird At Tinley Brewery

The market will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 at Soundgrowler Brewing.

Mokena Parents Push District 159 For More Enriched Learning Programs

Parents accused the board of not listening to the community and being derelict in their duties in providing opportunities for advanced kids.

NL D122 Board Member Resigns; District Accepting Applications For Spot

NL D122 Board of Education member Kris O'Connor resigned at the board's meeting Tuesday.

Ribbon Cutting To Christen Accessible Playground At Oak Forest School

Jewel-Osco President Mike Withers will participate in the ceremony at the Southwest Cooperative at Morton Gingerwood School next week.

Manhattan Moves Ahead With Master Plan For Downtown Redevelopment

Manhattan officials on Tuesday approved a master plan, though specifics have yet to come into focus.

Frankfort Approves $5.6M Contract For New Well, Water Treatment Plant

The contract is with Vissering Construction Company for a cost of $5,690,000 for a new well and plant at Elsner Road.

Downtown Tinley's Boo Bash Back For Spooky, Sweet Fun Oct. 29

This year's event will open with a sensory-friendly time with reduced noise levels and a quiet zone.

'Guys And Dolls' Kicks Off Beverly Theatre Guild's 61st Season

Beverly Theatre Guild kicks off its 61st season with 'Guys and Dolls' Oct. 20 to Oct. 22 in the Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy.

Peotone Liquor & Tobacco Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

The robbery happened Monday night just before 9 p.m., police said.