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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 24.

The carjacking happened Wednesday evening just after 6 p.m.

The 22-year-old Englewood man bragged on social media, "I 3 shot bursted dat bitch flawless switch," ATF agents said in a federal complaint.

The fire started Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., police said.

Parents say there have been issues with children running off from the playground at Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843.

Firefighters encountered water supply issues while fighting the blaze Tuesday night, WGN reports.

The Village will host its 2nd annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Oak Lawn police will be cracking down on scary impaired driving and seatbelt scofflaws during Halloween festivities through Nov. 1.

Those interested in the Thanksgiving Day race are encouraged to register by November 15.

The theme of the next installment of the public art display is "Favorite Food Moments."

The event is set for Sunday, Nov. 24 at Manhattan Village Hall.

The Lincoln-Way East High School boys' soccer team will play Thornton Fractional North on Saturday.

The Beverly Theatre Guild hits the boards in 'Addams Family Musical' Oct. 25 to Oct. 27 at Morgan Park Academy's Baer Theatre.