Recap of Top Autumn News Stories of 2024 – Chicago Southland
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Whether you’ve been away on a long trip since school let out—or simply enjoying being present in the real world, these are the stories you want to take a look at.
September 2024’s Top Chicago Southland Stories
- Kids Book Store ‘Three Stories Book’ Coming to Lemont
- Flossmoor Hidden Gem Half Marathon Makes The News
- The Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy No. 4014, World’s Largest Steam Locomotive -Rumbles Through Blue Island
- Forest Preserves of Cook County Opens New 29-acre Preserve at 6101 Oak Forest Avenue
- Orland Park Resident Turns 103
- Brad L. Bettenhausen Makes Cameo Appearance on WGN Evening News, Regarding Old German Cemetery on Harlem Avenue
- Hulk Hogan Hops to New Lenox
- Hurricane Helene Creates Wind Field For Midwest
- Whiting’s Mascot Hall of Fame Set Closes Its Doors September 14 After More Than Five Years
- Ringo Star Performs In New Lenox Concert Series – September 14, 2024
- Natural Healing Centers Moves From Tinley Park To Orland Park – September 10, 2024
October 2024’s Top Chicago Southland Stories
- John Travolta Drops In For Dinner At Uptown Grill in La Salle
- Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School Is Named the Grand Prize Winner of Natinoal the Heroes of the Classroom Program
- Fire At Fire Orland Hills Community Center
- Chicago and Suburban Grocery Stores To Get DMV Kiosks
- Long-time Reporter, Editor and Editorial Writer at the Chicago Tribune and Daily Southtown, John Hector Retires – October 15
- New KidsWork Childrens Museum Building Grand Opening – Oct. 13, 2024
- Jelly Belly Candy Co. Closes North Chicago Plants – October 11
- Fleckenstein’s Bakery Owner Celebrates 90th Birthday
- 2 Months In, Owners of Joey’s Red Hots New Lenox Mexican Restaurant Don José’s Cantina and Taqueria Drawing Large Crowds
- Northern Lights Light Up Midwest Skies – October 10
- Jack In The Box Chooses Joliet For Next Restaurant
- Miss USA Alma Cooper Participates in Chicago Marathon
- Witches Night Out Debuts in Downtown Frankfort
November 2024’s Top Chicago Southland Stories
- New Southland Visitors Bureau Center in South Holland rest stop, design by McDaniels Marketing
- Blues Brothers Con: The Sequel Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine
- Joliet Artist Steve Kost Selected as the 2024 Google Veterans Day “Doodle”
- Tinley Park Housing Development ‘Oak Ridge’ Takes Shape East of Downtown
- Convention of Largest Gathering for Palestine in the US Takes Place at Tinley Park Convention Center
- Tinley Park Government Workers Visit Tunisa For International Cooperation and Partnership Conference
- Katie Rich, Teams Up With Brookfield Zoo For Letters To Santa Fundraiser For families Impacted By Poverty
- Builtech Completes Seasons 52 in Orland Park Darden Restaurants – Grand Opening Held – November 4
- Casino Opens in Hazel Crest to Huge Crowds
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