Man Tries To Lure Girl Into Car | Amazon Retail Project A Go | Woman Killed In Crash A 'Beacon Of Light'

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 20.

'Suspicious Person' Beckoned Young Girl To Come To His Car Near 95th Street And Kedzie

A 'suspicious' man tried to get a young girl to come to his car Monday near 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park police said.

Amazon Gets Green Light For Massive Development In Orland Park

Amazon's plan for a retail development at 159th and LaGrange Road has cleared its final hurdle, with the Village Board signing off 5-2.

A 'Powerful Source Of Love' And 'Beacon Of Light': Services Set For Manhattan Woman, 24, Killed In Crash

Makenna Maurisak, known to many as Kenna, died Jan. 15 in a crash with a school bus in Manhattan.

• Manhattan Woman, 24, ID'd As Driver Killed In Crash With School Bus: Coroner

Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Worth Gaming Cafe, Cook County Crime Stoppers Offers Reward

The crew broke into Elsie's Place and rifled the gaming machines before splitting with cash all within a few minutes, Worth police said.

Don Jose's Cantina And Taqueria To Close, Will Re-Open As Sports Bar 'ReUnion'

The New Lenox Mexican spot's last day open was Sunday, Jan. 18. It will then close for a remodel and re-branding.

Baling Machine Catches Fire At New Lenox Packaging Plant: Fire Officials

The fire happened just after 1 p.m. Thursday, fire officials said.

Orland Township Property Tax Appeal Period Now Open; Appeal Forum Scheduled January 27

The property tax appeal period is open now through Feb. 3.

Ruzevich Banks On Disenchantment With Democratic Party To Beat Casten In IL-06 Dem Primary

Mt. Greenwood resident Joseph 'Joey' Ruzevich claims "unprecedented momentum" in the Illinois 6th Congressional District democratic primary.

Marist High School Students Complete 500 Hours Of Community Service Honoring MLK Legacy

Marist High School students completed more than 500 hours of volunteer service for local organizations through campus ministry.

St. Damian School Tapped As Grand Marshal Of Oak Forest Fleadh Family Parade

Representatives for the Catholic school will lead the 50-unit community parade on Saturday, March 7.

EP Library Expands Technical Assistance With 'Tech Time Drop-In' Offered By EPCHS Interns

Friendly Evergreen Park Community High School student interns will help residents troubleshoot their devices Wednesdays, at the EP library.

LTHS Announces 2025-26 First Semester Honor Roll

Hundreds of LTHS students were named to either the high honor roll or the honor roll for the first semester.

Homer Glen Board OKs Chase Bank Location

The Board originally denied the request in September 2025 in a 4-2 vote.

Romeoville HS Senior Chosen For The United States Senate Youth Program

Senior Elani Trejo is one of two students in the state chosen for the program.

Frankfort Chamber Of Commerce Announces Scholarship For Lincoln-Way East Seniors

The application deadline is March 6.

New Lenox D122 Spencer Trail Kindergarten Information Night Set

The event is for parents only, on Feb. 19 at the school.