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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6-year-old killed in school bus accident in Frankfort

Jenna Menias of the 500 block of Aberdeen Road in Frankfort was killed Tuesday after being struck by a school bus, police said.

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Frankfort mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son ordered held in pretrial detention

A Will County judge rejected a request from defense attorneys that Corie Walsh be committed to inpatient psychiatric treatment.

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Hazel Crest woman faces charges after Labor Day weekend crash in Harvey that killed baby

A Hazel Crest woman was charged with reckless homicide after a Labor Day weekend crash that killed a 6-month-old baby boy and injured four toddlers on Interstate 57 in Harvey, Illinois State Police said.

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Stagg High School’s ‘closet’ offers students free clothes, service hours

Charger’s Closet at Stagg High School is a place to exchange clothing, and a way to ‘make a small difference in the lives of peers.’

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Blue Island to lease former Blue Island Beer Company site to Marz Community Brewing

Blue Island City Council approved a lease for Marz Community Brewing on Old Western Avenue, where Blue Island Beer Company closed.

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Residents and elected leaders protest proposal to move the Chicago White Sox

Justin Ishbia unveiled a proposal called The Railyards, which involves putting a new White Sox ballpark on Amtrak’s current maintenance site near the Chicago River.

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