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Train Hits Boy On Bike | Man Fatally Struck By Car | Man Vanishes On Way To Casino | Dogs Die In Fire
AND: Probe into teacher's Kirk post | Domino's robbed at gunpoint | Strike if no deal for teachers | Robber found shot | Arrests for huffing
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Boy, 10, On Bike Tries To Cross Tracks, Bike Hit By Metra Train: Metra
Metra police were on scene at the Rte. 30 and Cedar Road crossing Monday evening, New Lenox Police said.
Man, 79, Dies After Struck By Car: Hazel Crest Police
The accident happened Monday evening at 174th and Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest police said.
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Man, 39, Went Missing On Way To South Suburban Casino: Chicago Police
The man was last seen making his way to Wind Creek Chicago Southland on Sept. 2, Chicago police said.
3 Dogs Trapped, Killed In Peotone House Fire: Manhattan Fire
The fire happened Monday at the 400 block of W. Corning Avenue in Peotone, officials said.
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Oak Forest HS Teacher Under Internal Investigation For Social Media Post About Charlie Kirk's Death
District 228 administration confirmed on Monday that it is in the beginning stages of an internal investigation.
Parents Call For D146 Leadership To Make Teacher Contract Deal Happen
"Please do not use our children's education for leverage," one parent pleads with administration.
Evergreen Park Man Wounded, Charged In Loop Brinks Armored Truck Robbery
The 23-year-old man was found collapsed in a nearby CTA station with a gunshot wound to the arm, law enforcement officials said.
D130 Janitors Claim Active Shooting Training Request Was Denied As Contract Talks Continue
The Dist. 130 custodial and maintenance workers represented by SEIU Local 73 will hold a news conference Tuesday at Hale Middle School.
2 Men Charged After Seen Huffing Laughing Gas In Parking Lot Of New Lenox Buffalo Wild Wings: Police
The men were found with empty canisters of nitrous oxide in the parking lot of the sports bar, New Lenox police said.
New Lenox Domino's Robbed At Gunpoint, Joliet Man Hits 2 Other Spots Before He's Captured: Police
The New Lenox armed robbery happened late Friday. The suspect is believed responsible for two other robberies within hours, police said.
What To Know About Oak Lawn's New E-Scooter And E-Bike Restrictions
Oak Lawn trustees unanimously pass new restrictions affecting electric scooters and electric bicycles in the village traffic code.
LTHS Board Approves Design Work For Summer 2026 Projects At Central Campus
Summer 2026 construction projects would include the replacement of the remaining roof, electrical work, window replacement and tuck-pointing.
Board Member Koehler Resigns From LHS Board Of Education
District 210's Board of Education will accept materials from interested candidates for the vacant position through Sept. 30.
Homewood Competes For Title Of Top Farmers Market In Illinois
Voting takes place online, and ends Sept. 30.
OAKtoberfest Returns To Flossmoor In October
The Village will offer a full day of celebrating nature, trees and community spirit on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Winter Coat Pop-Up Fundraiser To Benefit Local Teens At Orland Park Teen Center
Shoppers can browse through hundreds of high-quality winter coats, boots, and cold-weather from Columbia, Lands' End, Eddie Bauer and more.
Haunted Spots In Illinois: 11 Spooky Destinations To Visit In 2025
Looking to scare up some fun this Halloween? Check out these haunted Illinois locations.
Forest Preserve District Gifted $100K, Monee Reservoir To Get New Shade Structure
The Monee Township preserve will also get a bicycle repair station. The funds come from a donation from Nature Foundation Of Will County.
Illinois Fall 2025 Concert Guide: Luke Bryan, Judas Priest, Patti Smith, Sir Paul
Fall is always a peak time for concerts in Illinois as artists kick off or wind down national tours.
New Indoor Trampoline Facility Coming To Bolingbrook
The facility will be the first location in Illinois.
Bolingbrook Board Approves Plans For Rental Home Community
The proposal comes from Lincoln Property Company, which will invest $100 million in the 75 acres adjacent to the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
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