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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 19.

Man Takes His Own Life In Front Of Crestwood Police Station: Police

Crestwood police say they had no interaction with the man prior to him taking his own life by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

'No Credible Threats' To Homewood District 153 Schools: PD

Superintendent Dr. Scott McAlister said all threats must be taken seriously, though most have been deemed not credible.

Parent Reports Threat Against Andrew HS, Deemed Not Credible: PD

The incident happened Thursday morning. Police are interviewing subjects linked to the message.

'This Is Now His Purpose': New Lenox Family Honors Late Son With Foundation

The family of Tyler Koscinski, 20, who died in a crash Sunday, has channeled grief into creation of a foundation in his name.

Services Set For Beloved New Lenox Men Killed In Crash

Funeral arrangements have been set for longtime friends Mason Santiago, 19, and Tyler Koscinski, 20.

Senior Citizen Shoved In Fight Over Washing Machine At Laundromat

The older man's clothes were still in the machine when another woman tried to remove them and became combative, Palos Hills reports say.

Youth Counseling Center Managers Get Prison Time For Fraud

The fraud originated out of Laynie Foundation in Matteson, the U.S. Attorney's office said. Three have been sentenced to federal prison.

Know Before You Go: Tinley's Oktoberfest Ready To Fill Your Stein

Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce's Oktoberfest will be held Friday, Sept. 20–Sunday, Sept. 22.

CITGO Lemont Refinery Awards $50K To The Conservation Foundation

The Conservation Foundation in Romeoville was awarded the $50,000 grant, which will fund the O'Hara Woods Nature Preserve.

Kansas Street Water Tower Painting Project Moves Forward

The Frankfort Board approved an engineering services agreement for the project.

Beers, Burgers And A New Vintage Feel At Tinley's Flipside Bazaar

Flipside Bazaar returns to the Tinley Park brewery Sunday, Sept. 22.

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.

Early Voting Site Moves To Oak Lawn Library For Presidential Election

The early voting site in Oak Lawn has been changed from village hall to the library for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election.