Journalist, 22, Killed By Train | Pet Store's Plea | $1M Lotto Win

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, August 15.

‘We Know Grace Is Going To Take Care Of Us From Above': Young Journalist's Family

A GoFundMe has been created for Grace Bentkowski, 22, a rising young journalist who was struck and killed by a train last month.

Tinley Indie Pet Store Owner Fights 'Tooth And Nail' To Stay Open

The Barketplace's Amanda Daly needs old customers to come back and new ones to find her; the store's future is in jeopardy.

$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Homewood Mini Mart

The ticket was purchased for the Monday, Aug. 12 drawing. It was bought at a convenience store in Homewood.

New Lenox MOD Pizza Closes Permanently

The fast-casual pizza chain's New Lenox location has closed permanently as of Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Comics, Cosplay, Beer And Tacos Mix In Market At Tinley Park Brewery

Soundgrowler Brewing hosts the third annual Comic and Cosplay Markey on Saturday, August 31.

Frankfort Fall Fest Survival Guide: Schedule, Entertainment, Parade

The Frankfort Fall Fest will be Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in downtown Frankfort.

Izaak Walton Calendar Photo Contest In Full Swing, Entry Deadline Soon

The "Seasons Of Izaak Walton/2025" photo competition seeks photos capturing the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve.

Manhattan Mayor To Seek Second Term

Adrieansen touts continued work on the Village's comprehensive plan and a downtown master plan.

Orland Police Ramp Up Traffic Patrols For Labor Day Stretch

Orland police will have increased patrols for distracted and impaired driving, and seat belt use, beginning Aug. 16 through Sept. 3.

No One Wins Big Money In Park Lawn Queen of Hearts, Jackpot $1.232M

The suspense keeps building in Park Lawn's progressive raffle, where the jackpot is $1,232,660-plus. Tickets on sale for the Aug. 21 pull.

'Caring For The Caregivers' Subject Of Smith Village Support Group

Smith Village's monthly caregiver support group will focus on self-care for those caring for someone with dementia Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Surf's Up Closes In Lockport

Although it's closing in Lockport, the business said a new name and location would be revealed soon.

Spotting Domestic Abuse: Crisis Center To Train Cosmetologists

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is offering monthly trainings for salon professionals to help them spot signs of domestic violence.

Enrollment Open For Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy

Only 30 spots available for the academy that runs Jan. 9–March 27.