HS Senior Fatally Struck by Car / DUI with Kid in Car / Bank Bandit Caught / Mayor's Big Pay Pump / 'Oz' House

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Palos Park Woman Charged With Fourth DUI After Crashing in Field: Prosecutor

Orland Park police said 13-year-old child was found in front seat after crash.

No Charges in Alleged Child-Luring Incident

Tinley Park Police said there was not enough evidence to warrant criminal charges.

Bremen High School Student Fatally Struck by Car

Mark Gorman was a senior at the school.

Orland Park Police Snare Alleged Purse Snatcher

The man grabbed purses from two women in two separate instances Thursday, police said.

Oak Forest Mom Finds Man Having Sex on Porch with 14-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor

The mom discovered her daughter with the Romeoville man on back porch in state of undress, prosecutor said.

Orland Park Board OKs Hefty Hike to Mayor's Pay

Trustees approve a pay raise for Mayor Dan McLaughlin that will more than triple his salary after April's election.

Former Frankfort Attorney Gets 30 Years for Soliciting Murder of Ex-wife

Robert Gold-Smith, 54, was convicted in March for Solicitation of Murder for Hire.

New Lenox Man Arrested in Connection with Frankfort Bank Robbery

The 27-year-old man was taken into custody Friday morning, police said.

Angry Bargoer Tackles Man Outside Frankfort Pub: Police

One man wanted to congratulate another on his son joining the Marines. New Lenox man charged with battery following the exchange.

Follow the Yellow Brick to Palos Heights' Oz House

If you're looking for a Halloween yard display where some jokester isn't going to chase your kid with a chainsaw, head to the Oz House.

Jury Convicts Second Landlord in Beverly Squatter Scheme

Defendant belonged to anti-government group that rented out properties he didn't own in Beverly and Morgan Park, prosecutors said.

Will County Sheriff Seeks Witnesses to Homer Glen Homicide

Police believe the fatal encounter took place outside of a building in Homer Glen. They're asking anyone who saw something to come forward.

Lockport Man Wins $1 Million While Watching Chicago Cubs Game

Lifelong Lockport resident Rich Kempke won the money on a scratch-off ticket. He said he just might buy a ticket to the next Cubs game.

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• 10 Gorgeous Fall Drives in Illinois
• Spay, Neuter Discount Offered to Will County Residents Throughout October
• St. Jude Holiday Craft Show set for Nov. 12th Featuring Handcrafted Items for the Whole Family
• Craft Beer Tasting Event at the Museum
• Former Will County Recorder’s Office Employee Challenging Recorder
• Tinley Park HS Interact Club to Host Halloween Safe House Party

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Berkot's, Trinity Services, Eggheadz Cafe, Home Bound Healthcare Hospice, Cache Creek

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Oct. 17

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