Barricaded Man Alluded To 'Murder Scene': PD | Man Robbed During Sale Meetup | More Charges For Sex Offender

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 8.

'Going To Be A Murder Scene': New Lenox Man Refused To Leave Home, Claimed He Gave Child Gun, Prosecutors Say

Nickolas Svehla, 49, was arrested Monday after a multi-hour standoff at his Sky Harbor home in New Lenox. He appeared in court Tuesday.

• READ ALSO: Sheriff Says 'May Not Have Been The Right Call' Not To Send SWAT To New Lenox Standoff: Will Co. Sheriff Mike Kelley addressed his decision not to activate Will County's SWAT team for an hours-long ordeal with a barricaded man.

Man Robbed Victim At Gunpoint During Online Sale Meetup: Bolingbrook Police

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The robbery happened last month on Ironbark Way. A Des Plaines man was taken into custody on Tuesday, police said.

Probation Officer Finds Child Sexual Abuse Material On Lockport Sex Offender's Phone: Sheriff

Already convicted of having child porn, police say he was caught with CSAM on his phone during a routine check in June.

License Plate Reader Ban, Data Center Moratorium Proposals Move Forward In Will County

Both of Ortiz's proposals will be considered for assignment to a committee at the Will County executive committee meeting in November.

'Always Smiling' Oak Forest Boy Vying For $25K Baby Of The Year Title, Spot In National Ad Campaign

Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.

IKEA Leaving Bolingbrook, Moving To New Naperville Location

The retailer said this move to a small-format store is "part of our efforts to meet customers where they are."

Mokena Toddler Vying For $25,000 Baby Of The Year Title, Spotlight In National Ad Campaign

River Nebel, 1, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. She's adored by all who meet her, and her eyelashes steal the show.

Bolingbrook Vehicle Stickers Won't Return With IKEA's Relocation: Village

The Mayor said IKEA's 27-acre property is owned by IKEA, and the Village looks forward to 'opening a dialogue' about property plans.

New Jamaican Jerk Restaurant Moves Forward In Frankfort

The business will be located at 19955 S. La Grange Road, within the Hickory Creek Market Place.

Catheterization Labs Expansion Now Open In Bolingbrook

The $21.6 million, 15,000-square-foot addition is at 500 Remington Blvd.

1,600 Citations, 3 DUI Arrests, 78 Other: Orland PD Releases Results Of Year's Worth Of Traffic Safety Pushes

The Orland Park PD on Wednesday released the summary of results of a year's worth of traffic safety enforcement campaigns.

Registration Open Now For Gaelic Park's Carraig Challenge 5K Run, 1.5-Mile Walk

The Carriag Challenge is set for Sunday, Nov. 29.