Missing Juvenile Found Dead | Woman Fatally Shot By Cops In Confrontation | Motorcyclist, 21, Dies In Crash

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Missing Juvenile Fatally Shoots Self Outside Fire Station: Midlothian Police

Police were called for a missing juvenile early Tuesday.

Woman Fatally Shot By Police After Pointing Replica Gun At Officers In Confrontation: Alsip PD

The woman called 911 several times, each time threatening to kill police and saying she had a loaded gun, Alsip police said.

Plainfield Man, 21, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-80 Sunday: Coroner

The crash happened Sunday afternoon on I-80 westbound, two miles east of Route 30 in New Lenox.

Man, 47, Dies After Struck In Hit-And-Run, Police Seek Public's Help: Hazel Crest PD

The man was struck just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, police said in a release Monday.

Massive Field Fire Sends Ash Fluttering Through New Lenox, Manhattan Skies

The fire started in a Ford County bean field Sunday, jumping roads and consuming several fields. Crews from 40 departments fought it.

Bolingbrook Man Opened Credit Cards In Dead People's Names: U.S. Attorney

The Bolingbrook man is facing charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and filing false corporate tax returns.

Brush Fire Consumes 40 Acres, Takes Crews Hours To Put Out: Beecher Fire

The fire started in tall grass before spreading into a wooded area nearby. It took 50 firefighters to battle the blaze Saturday.

Opening Date Set For Orland's New Indoor Slide Park

Slick City is set to open to the public, with a ribbon cutting featuring a DJ, facepainting and giveaways the same day.

Armed Felon In Stupor Left Car Running In Crosswalk: New Lenox Police

The incident happened Friday night in the 200 block of N. Prairie Road, police said.

Momence Man, 47, Arrested On Child Porn Charge: State Police

The man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 2, after police searched his home and found evidence of child sex abuse materials, state police said.

Tinley's Ale Trail Trolley Will Roll Again For Ghouls' Night Out

The Halloween-themed trolley circuit is set for Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Pony Express Takes Over Kitchen, Menu At New Lenox American Legion Post

Owners of JBD White Horse Inn sister location Pony Express strike deal for kitchen space, bring favorites from both to NL American Legion.

You Gotta Believe! Oak Lawn Spartans Win Six In A Row Beating Evergreen Park, 21-7

Oak Lawn Community High School's streak continues, as the Spartans clobber the Evergreen Park Mustangs 21-7 in the homecoming game.

Handgun Stolen From Inside Car: NLPD

The incident happened in the 1600 block of Glenbrooke Lane Sunday, the gun owner told police.

The Original Hog Wild Is Opening Another Location, Owner Says

The new location will be under the same ownership as those in New Lenox and Oak Lawn, the owner said.

Haunted Hollows Fest & ‘Scarier Than You Think’ Haunted House Now Open At Will County Fairgrounds

Haunted Hollows Fest features a haunted house, family fun, concessions & vendor fair Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 2. Live music Saturdays.

Rep. La Ha Launches Family Pumpkin Carving Contest

Participants are asked to submit their name, email address, and a photo of their carved pumpkin to RepNicoleLaHa@gmail.com by Oct. 28.

Frankforter Oktoberfest Returns For Its Second Year

Festivities will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber's 44th Annual Community Expo Set For Oct. 18

More than 40 exhibitors are lined up for the expo, to be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at Arbor Park School.

Cancer Support Center To Host Annual Pink-A-Boo Walk Of Hope In Homewood

The walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 12, and includes a 5K, 1 mile, and a special 10-Step Survivor Walk at Homewood's Irwin Park.

Join An Autumnal Parade By Lantern Light With Acorn To Oak Studios

Kids are invited to Acorn to Oak Studios in Oak Lawn to paint a paper lantern Oct. 8, then march in a nighttime lantern parade Oct. 11.