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Boy, 13, Killed By Semi | HS Senior Missing | Measles At Hospital | Accused Walmart Shooter Detained
ALSO: 1 killed in crash ID'd | Town mourns 2 boys | New therapy dog for PD | Drug take-back day | Educator of Year | Sex offender maps
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Boy Fatally Struck By Semi In Downtown Manhattan: Manhattan PD
The incident happened Monday evening, police said.
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- Manhattan Reels After Deaths Of 2 Young Boys, Town Rallies Together To Uplift Families: Manhattan residents, businesses and local officials are grieving the deaths of two young boys, and showing strength in unity.
- 'Our Children Deserve Safe Streets': Manhattan Mayor Addresses Safety Concerns After Child's Death: Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen said Village officials have been working to address safety and traffic concerns on Route 52.
McAuley Prays For Safe Return Of Senior Estefania Herrera, 18
"We ask the extended community to join us in keeping Estefania and her family in their thoughts and prayers."
Unvaccinated Child Traced To Measles Exposure At Northwest Medicine
Cook County health officials are notifying people who may have visited the hospital lobby, Suite 1010 and outpatient testing area Oct. 13.
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Ex-Con Accused Of Shooting 2 People At Walmart Ordered Detained
The prosecutor said the 20-year-old Chicago was currently on parole for possession of a machine gun.
Aurora Woman, 35, ID’d As Passenger Killed In Crash At Rte. 50, County Line Rd.: Coroner
The crash happened Friday just after 7:30 p.m., officials said.
Orland Park Police Department Adopts New Therapy Dog
"Holly" was trained through the Cook County Sheriff's Tails of Redemption program.
D113A Names Michelle Nevin Educator Of The Year
Nevin has been a teacher at Old Quarry Middle School since 2000.
Lockport Fire District Breaks Ground On New Facility As Police Pull Funding For Firing Range
It will sit on 12.86 acres in Crest Hill. A portion of the project was to include a police-operated firing range, but funding was pulled.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set For Oct. 25 At Orland Park PD
Residents are encouraged to clean out medicine cabinets to keep dangerous drugs from falling into the wrong hands.
Oak Forest Community Tree Planting Rescheduled For Oct. 25, Volunteers Still Sought
Trees will be planted along Kilbourn Avenue in recognition of the City's renewal of its Tree City USA status.
Homewood's Farmers Market Ranks 2nd In State: Village
The VIllage announced the market finished 2nd in the 2025 America's Farmers Market Celebration for Illinois markets.
Will County Hosts One-Day Textile Collection Event: Shoes, Clothes, Bedding & More Accepted
The event is set for Friday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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