Toddler Found Shot | Woman Covered In Blood Seeks Help At PD | Shots Fired In Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Toddler Found Shot Inside Marquette Park Residence, Chicago Man Charged

A gun equipped with a switch was found at the scene where a 1-year-old girl was found with a gunshot wound, Chicago police said.

Woman Covered In Blood Shows Up At Police Station After Being Stabbed By Neighbor: Park Forest Police

The incident happened during an ongoing dispute between neighbors, Park Forest police said.

Manhattan Man Fires Gun During Disturbance In Taco Bell Drive-Thru: Police

The man, 23, was charged after the incident at a Morris business early Sunday, police said.

Bridgeview Man Found Shot On Street Identified, Death Ruled A Homicide: Medical Examiner

Niko Fuentes, 33, lived a few miles away from where he was found with a fatal gunshot wound early Monday, medical examiner records say.

'Just A Good Soul': Family, Community Mourn New Lenox Teen After Death From Rare Condition

Brennen Saele, 17, died Saturday, Sept. 19. The Lincoln-Way Central senior left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Car Stolen From New Lenox Driveway, Thieves Used Tablet To Start It: New Lenox Police

The vehicle was stolen from a driveway on Southwind Drive overnight Friday into Saturday.

Rabid Bat Found In Park Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Sept. 24, the Village said.

Inspired By Their Mother And 'All-Time Hero,' Tinley Park Woman & Brother Take On 'The Amazing Race'

Siblings Jaime Tribo and Cody Langlois are featured in season 39 of the adventure reality show.

County Board Member Submits Resolution To Begin Public Hearing Process On Data Center Moratorium

County Board Member Destinee Ortiz said the proposal follows the approach that Lake County took earlier this year.

Teen Leader With Orland Park Sting, Tinley Bulldogs Advances To 'Athlete Of The Year' Quarterfinals

Benny Parnitzke is competing for Youth Athlete of the Year title and $25,000. Quarterfinal voting runs now through Oct. 8.

Village Of Orland Park To Host Free Recycling, Document Shredding, Electronic And Drug Take-Back Event

The event is set for Friday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Dixie Highway Viaduct Closed For Construction, Finally

The closure is expected to last through early 2027, Village officials said.

'Scary At The Prairie' Brings Costume Runs To Frankfort Park

The Oct. 17 event features a 100-yard dash, 1-mile fun run or 5K for kids and families.

Lockport Sets 2026 Trick-Or-Treating Hours

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year.

Tinley Park Village Board To Vote On Police Promotions

Tinley Park trustees will vote Oct. 6 on two promotions, and a third on a later date.

Hoist A Stein At Evergreen Park Oktoberfest Saturday In Klein (Circle) Park

Roll out the barrel Sat., Oct. 3 at Klein (Circle) Park for Evergreen Park's Oktoberfest featuring kids' activities, food, drink and music.

Explore The Paranormal During The Halloween Season On Chicagoland Ghost Tours

Patch has rounded up an array of paranormal ghost hunts and historical tours exploring the haunted past of Chicago and beyond.