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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 5.

3 Arrested In Slaying Of Postal Service Worker In Orland Park: PD

Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the March 2024 shooting death of Mechellea Williams, 28.

Orland Park Trustee Apologizes After Comments Attacking Unions

Trustee William Healy on Wednesday issued a public apology after his commentary during a Village Board meeting Tuesday.

Employees And Customers Robbed In Brazen Takeover 7-Eleven Robbery

Five men burst into an Oak Lawn 7-Eleven store Friday, ordering customers and employees to the floor and stealing their cash, OLPD said.

• 'Most Terrifying 30 Seconds Of My Life:' Inside The 7-Eleven Takeover A witness tells Patch what it was like inside the Oak Lawn 7-Eleven store during a brazen takeover robbery.

Employee Fatally Struck Directing Semi-Trailer Into Loading Dock

A man was killed Tuesday while directing a semi-trailer into a loading dock at a private trucking company, Alsip police said.

New Lenox Barricade Call Ends Peacefully, No Injuries: Sheriff

Sheriff's deputies communicated with the man for several hours, leading to his safe surrender.

Driver Ejected In Rollover Crash: Manhattan Fire

The rollover happened at Route 52 and Scheer Road Wednesday afternoon.

Rabid Bat Found Near Orland Park: Officials

The bat was found Aug. 30.

Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival 2024: Know Before You Go

The fun is back at the third annual fest Sept. 6 through Sept. 8 featuring 15 bands across three stages, Live Band Karaoke and more.

Next Step In Tinley Mental Health Center Cleanup OK'd, More Money Needed

The Tinley Park District board has one more vote to lock in a contract for asbestos removal at the site.

2 Charged After Meijer Retail Theft, Scuffle With Cops: PD

The incident happened Friday night at Meijer in Mokena. One suspect was captured after police attempted to deploy a Taser.

Access To Reproductive Care Focus Of Palos-Orland LWV Kick-Off Meeting

The Palos-Orland League of Women Voters will host the authors of "I'm Sorry For Your Loss," Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Palos Heights Library.

Trunk Or Treat Planned Oct. 26 In Frankfort

The trunk or treat event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 26 in the Breidert Green parking lot in downtown Frankfort.

Save The Date For Ghost Stories On The Green

The new, family-friendly event will be held on Oct. 25.

Rare Swallow-Tailed Kite Spotted In Will County

This bird has never been reported in Will County before.

Oktoberfest Planned At Breidert Green On Oct. 5

The event will be family-friendly during the day, before a 21-and-over event begins in the evening.

Tinley's Oktoberfest Readying To Tap The Keg, Volunteers Needed

The Tinley Park Chamber's 7th annual Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 20–22 at the 80th Avenue Metra Station North lot.

Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Creates Local History Unit For D161

The group introduced the specially designed local history curriculum to Parker Junior High social studies faculty.

Park Forest Art Fair To Feature Chicago Heights Artists

The fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.

Treeshare Back In Homewood, Get New Trees For Half Off

The treeshare will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 in the parking lot of Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Rd.

Registration Open For Manhattan's 'Scarecrows On Parade'

The Village provides the scarecrow frames for free, and you chip in the creativity.

Flossmoor Recyclepalooza Returns Saturday, September 21

The event is held in the parking lot of Parker Junior High.