Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The man is accused of domestic battery/endangering a child and obstructing police after an incident drew a massive police response.
Citing an inexperienced driver, disregarded safety concerns, the suit alleges the districts "had every opportunity" to avoid the tragedy.
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Oct. 6, according to police reports.
Officials say the drug-dealing ring includes the Bolingbrook man, his mother and a man from Joliet.
Gunfire from Forrest McHerron's vehicle hit several other cars before someone fired back, hitting McHerron, state police said.
The caller told the woman she could bond out a family member for a $500 debit card payment over the phone.
The sandwich shop is known for its corned beef and reubens.
Groundbreaking is expected to take place in early 2027, with project completion anticipated in early-spring 2030.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has several efforts in store.
The shop celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 1. Owners Anand and Yogesh Patel say they're excited for people to experience it.
Joey's Red Hots has moved to its new home along Wolf Rd., effective Friday, Oct. 2.
The movie theater will also offer several collectible concessions through the month.
Adoption fees waived for dogs 6 months and older. Pet-friendly "Barktoberfest" event is planned for Friday, Oct. 9.
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