Woman Shot Dead In Crossfire | Services Set For Teen Killed In Fall | Boy, 2, Dead In Domestic Homicide

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 3.

2 Shot, 1 Dead In Crossfire In Lockport: Sheriff

A 31-year-old woman is dead after a shooting on Dellwood Avenue in Lockport Township.

'Mama's Boy At Heart, Steadfast Friend': Services Set For Adored Manhattan Teen Killed In Fall

The family of Tony Reed Jr. describes him as adventurous and ambitious, a devoted baby brother and so much more.

2-Year-Old Boy Dead In 'Domestic-Related Homicide' In Frankfort: Police

The child's mother was taken to the hospital after attempting self-harm, police said.

Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Aug. 28 in the 15500 block of Rob Roy Drive, officials said.

Lockport Man Found Safe After Reported Missing In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The man, who had been reported missing on Aug. 24, was found safe in North Carolina.

More smash-and-grabs

• Crew Burglarizes Peotone Travel Center, Smashes Gaming Machines In Minutes: Police: The burglary happened just before 5 a.m. Thursday, police said.

• Frankfort Restaurant Burglarized, Gaming Machines Destroyed: Sheriff: The Will County Sheriff's Office told Patch that deputies were called to the restaurant on St. Francis Road at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday.

• Masked Men Burglarize Homer Glen Gas Station, Smash Gaming Machines: Cops: The group was inside the store for two minutes, and took an unknown amount of cash, police said.
• Luck Is No Lady As Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Darla's Gaming Cafe For Third Time: A week after a similar burglary at another Palos Hills business, another coordinated smash-and-grab attack targeted Darla's, police said.

Flurry Artisan Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery

The artisan market is back at Hailstorm Brewing on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Major Relics Of St. Francis Of Assisi Coming To St. Rita of Cascia Shrine, St. Barnabas

Archbishop Emeritus of Assisi Brings Relics of Sts. Francis, Clare and Carlo Acutis to St. Rita of Cascia Sept. 3 and St. Barnabas Sept. 4

Manhattan Mom Leads Efforts In Son's Memory As Village Proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Jackson Lewis took his own life at 15. His mother has led local efforts to raise awareness and support.

Countdown To Oktoberfest: Tinley Favorite Brings 'Unmistakable' Atmosphere To Harmony Square

Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce's Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 18–20, now held at Harmony Square.

New Lenox Extends Trick-or-Treat Hours For 2026: Village

Extra time to trick-or-treat in New Lenox this year, with Halloween falling on a Saturday.

Forest Preserve's Recycle Your Bicycle Program Starts Sept. 12

No bike is too old or rusty to be donated to the program. Bike parts also are accepted.

Orland Park Area Chamber Of Commerce Gears Up For Halfway To St. Patrick’s Day Golf Outing

The outing is set for Thursday, Sept. 17 at Silver Lake Country Club. Registration is open now.