Father Of 5 Killed In Crash | College Stuns With News Of Closing | Robber Caught At Scene | Teens Swarm Park

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Man Killed In Crash Was Father Of 5, Came To US Legally To 'Work Hard And Build A Better Future': Family

A Harvey man killed with three others in a crash Oct. 30 worked at a farm not far from the accident site. He leaves behind 5 children.

• RELATED: 5-Year-Old Girl, 3 Other Victims In Fatal Fiery Crash Identified: Coroner: The Kankakee County Coroner's Office on Monday identified the victims to Patch.

400 Teens Converge On Irwin Park In Rumored 'Teen Takeover' Halloween Night: Homewood PD

Police said most of the teens were not from Homewood or Flossmoor. The gathering was broken up peacefully.

Trinity Christian College Drops Bombshell It Will Close At End of 2025-2026 Academic Year

Economic and cultural challenges impacted Trinity's ability to continue providing a transformative, affordable Christian education.

Homewood Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspect Nabbed Minutes Later: Homewood PD

The incident happened Saturday night, Homewood police said.

'We Run Out Of Food Some Days': Tinley Agency, Food Pantry Feels Strain Of Shutdown, SNAP Uncertainty

"Private funding is our only hope," of keeping the pantry stocked and helping families in crisis, Together We Cope's director said.

Man Accused Of Using Key Fob Camera To Take Pics Of Kids In Walmart Won't Stand Trial—Yet: Judge

An evaluation determined that the man—a registered sexual predator—is currently unfit, but will undergo treatment and be reevaluated.

2 Men Scammed Manhattan Township Senior Out Of More Than $10K: Sheriff

The men—Spanky S. Stone and Eli Miller—were arrested after a local bank alerted police of suspicious withdrawals made by the victim.

Man, 63, ID'd As Drowning Victim Pulled From Kankakee River: Police

Fishermen found the body Saturday afternoon, police said.

Alsip Man Faces Multiple Felonies In Attempt To Flee Cops On South Side: CPD

The Alsip man is charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding police, that left a Chicago police officer injured.

Beloved 'Pioneer In This Community' Remembered: Co-Founder Of Funeral Home, Ambulance Service Dies At 80

"Marilyn's true wealth was knowing just how many people loved and respected her," New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann said.

Lemont Restaurant Offers Free Lunch For Those Losing SNAP Benefits

Wooden Paddle is offering free lunch throughout November for those losing their SNAP benefits.

More Vinyl, Artists And Space: Vinyl Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery

The 4th annual Vinyl Market features 39 vendors coming to Soundgrowler Brewing on Nov. 8.

LWV Palos Orland Voter Education Event This Saturday To Focus On Fair Voter Maps In IL

Learn how and why voter maps are created at the League of Women Voters' voter education event Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Palos Heights Library

Gnomer Glen Brings Gnomes, Snowmen To Heritage Park

Three prizes will be awarded for the decorating contest; a people's choice award, mayor's choice and Homer Glen Junior Woman's Club choice.

Car Stolen From Dealership Lot: New Lenox Police

The car was stolen some time in the course of three days, the employee told police.

Part-Time Snowplow Drivers Needed In Manhattan: Village

The Village is hiring ahead of winter. Hours not guaranteed, but part-time drivers are placed on an on-call list.

Will County Forest Preserve’s 2026 Dog Park Permits Now On Sale

Permits went on sale Nov. 1 and are valid the rest of 2025 and all of 2026.

Final Plans Approved For The Reserve Of Copper Creek In Frankfort

The project is a 55-unit mixed residential development that is on the property formerly occupied by the Borg Warner facility.

Lighting Of The Green Set For Dec. 4 In Frankfort

The festive event features visits with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and the big countdown to light up downtown Frankfort.