Man Grabs Nurse By Neck | Kidnapping Attempt | Friends Die In Crash

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Lockport Man Grabbed Nurse By Neck As They Protected Patient: NLPD

The incident happened at Silver Cross Hospital Sept. 13.

Man Follows Group Of Kids In Ada Park; Tries To Abduct 6-Year-Old: CPD

22nd District police said the man touched a 6-year-old girl and then tried to abduct her when he followed a group of kids near Ada Park.

Providence Catholic HS, LW West Alumni Killed In I-80 Crash

Mason Santiago, 19, and Tyler Koscinski, 20, were both New Lenox natives.

Car Burglar Pointed Airsoft Gun At Lewis Student: University

Multiple agencies, including police K9s and drones, searched the south side of campus, and no suspect was found.

Abandoned Stolen Vehicle Causes Lockdowns At Lemont Schools

Police said they received a report about a vehicle; when they found the vehicle, it was abandoned with no one inside.

Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Thrill A Packed House In New Lenox

Ringo Starr charmed a sold-out crowd at the New Lenox Commons Saturday night.

Snapchat Threat Against Middle School Prompts Investigation: D140

The threat against Grissom Middle School was reported Saturday evening, the District said. Police have identified a suspect.

Lynwood Man Charged In Carjacking At Orland Mercedes-Benz Dealer: PD

The carjacking happened in June 2024. The man was arrested Sept. 12.

WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Makes New Lenox Pit Stop To Debut His New Beer

Hogan is bringing his "Real American Beer" to New Lenox, one of 10 stops in Illinois.

Homewood Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint: PD

Three masked suspects robbed a Speedway gas station early Monday.

Christmas Without Cancer 5K Honors Local Cancer Survivors

The Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk honors Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park and the 19th Ward cancer survivors Sept. 21 at Klein/Circle Park.

Fake FBI Agent Targets Resident Claiming She Is Under Investigation

The caller, posing as an FBI agent, told the elderly resident that her name came up in an investigation for fraudulent bank transactions.

2 Suffer Graze Wounds In Crestwood Tire Shop Shooting : Police

Crestwood police believe a shooting Monday morning at a tire shop on Midlothian Parkway to be an isolated incident.

Dress To Chill At Alsip's Flannel Fest, Featuring Music, Lumberjacks

Alsip's Flannel Fest features bands, crafts, hayrides, beer, food trucks, a petting zoo and more Saturday, Sept. 21 at Sprayfari Park.

Golfers, Sponsors Sought For Project Fire Buddies Fundraiser

Project Fire Buddies' 'Fire In The Hole' golf outing is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at George Dunne Golf Course in Oak Forest.

Nature Foundation Presents $393K Donation To Forest Preserve

The donation will support several programs and initiatives for the preserve, including at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.