Police K9 Finds Lost Elderly Man | Man Tried To Abduct 2 Girls: PD | Woman, 21, Killed In Fiery Crash

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

Police K9 Tracks Down Elderly Man Who Wandered From Group Home: Park Forest PD

The man left a group home Sunday afternoon, and got into an unlocked vehicle, obscuring him from other search efforts.

'Every Parent's Worst Nightmare:' New Details Revealed In Court For Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct 2 Girls

Willow Springs man told police that he was looking for young girls and for love and wasn't going to stop until he found it, prosecutor said.

Homer Glen Woman, 21, ID’d As Driver Killed In Fiery New Lenox Crash: Coroner

A driver killed in a two-vehicle crash near Silver Cross Hospital and Crossroads Sports Complex Wednesday night has been identified.

Son Thwarts Disabled Mom's Carjacker in Roberts Road Jewel Parking Lot: Police

The 63-year-old woman was waiting in her vehicle while her son shopped at Jewel when the woman tried to push her out of the car, police said.

Englewood Man Charged With Grooming, Indecent Solicitation Of A Child

Cook County Sheriff's Police said the man sent sexually explicit photos and videos of himself to an underage girl.

Mokena Man, 19, Drove The Wrong Way At High Speeds Near Scene Of Fatal Crash: New Lenox PD

The man allegedly drove at high speeds as police remained on the scene of a fatal crash in the early morning hours of Oct. 15.

Lincoln-Way East On Probation After Probe Into Controversial Encounters With H-F High School: IHSA

Officials issued a statement saying they believe the school "reacted swiftly and responsibly" to the Sept. 4 incident.

Will County Early Voting Begins At 24 Locations On Monday

These locations are in addition to the Will County Clerk's Office, which has been open since late September for early voting.

Frankfort OKs Baseball, Softball Training Facility

The appointment-only facility will be located off La Grange Road.

Orland Park For All Slate Announces 3 Village Trustee Candidates

Bridget Lindbloom, Richard C. Dykstra Sr., and Joe Wholley running for village trustee spots in April 2027.

Yes, There Will Still Be Flock Cameras In Manhattan—Just Fewer

A contract for several cameras obtained using Will County grant funds was not renewed, but 4 original Flock cameras will stay—for now.

Film Screening In Bolingbrook Shares Interviews From World War II Veterans

The film has screened in about 30 theaters and museums around the country this summer.