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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

2-year-old found dead in Frankfort home, mother hospitalized, in ‘domestic related homicide,’ police say

Frankfort police say a 2-year-old found unresponsive in a Frankfort home on Brook Stone Court died in a domestic related homicide.

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Lockport man reported missing in Smoky Mountains found safe

The National Park Service announced Tuesday a Lockport man who was reported missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been found safe.

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Art imitates life in massive Palos Park model train display

A model train display that fills a Palos Park basement was the subject of a recent McCord Gallery and Cultural Center fundraiser.

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Homer Glen suspends use of Flock cameras amid misuse allegations

Homer Glen suspended its Flock camera license plate reader program after a Will County sheriff’s deputy was placed on leave.

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Moraine Valley, Bedford Park plant team up to entice future manufacturing workers

Moraine Valley Community College and Westchester-based Ingredion want to combat misperceptions about manufacturing jobs in new program.

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Southland crime: Gaming burglaries in Oak Lawn, New Lenox, Monee and Palos Hills

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

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Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them.

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Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 3

Sandburg soars into the Top 10 following a win over Montini, while Lincoln-Way East rallies to remain No. 1.

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