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Remains IDed | Hot Dogs For Cards | Free Gun Locks | Adoption Event

Plus: Rooftop Burglars Break Into Stagg High School, Konkol Column, Pastor Corey Brooks Returns, Man Sentenced In Murder Of Trafficked Girl.

Let's get you all caught up on the news making headlines in today's Top Southland Stories.


Remains Of Woman Found In New Lenox Identified After 41 Years: Coroner

The Will County Coroner's Office used the latest in DNA technology from Othram, a private company that specializes in cold cases.


Rooftop Burglars Break Into Stagg High School: Reports

Palos Hills police said four people climbed on top of an equipment shed, then hopped on to the roof of Stagg High School.

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Pure Joy Is A White Sox Home Opener Win Served With A Rainbow Cone

COLUMN: Luis Robert homered. Miracle Jones and Shavone Jackson served the season's first Rainbow Cones. The Sox beat the Mariners.


Oak Forest Restaurant Exchanges Hot Dogs For Cards To Wounded Officer

Nicky V's Beef and Dogs is giving a free hot dog to anyone who brings a get well card for the injured officer until the end of the weekend.

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Pastor Corey Brooks To Return To Roof Easter Sunday After Mom's Death

Pastor Corey Brooks will resume his extended 100 Day Campout Against Violence on rooftop April 17 after officiating his mother's funeral.


Man Sentenced In 2016 Murder Of Trafficking Victim In Markham

Prosecutors said the man killed 16-year-old Desiree Robinson after she refused to perform a sex act for free.


Nationwide Adoption Tour Means Half Off Fees At South Suburban Shelter

The South Suburban Humane Society is joining the drive, which offers 50 percent off adoption fees for animals over 6 months old, this week.


Chicago Activist Andrew Holmes To Pass Out Gun Locks, Easter Baskets

South Side activist Andrew Holmes will pass out Easter baskets and gun locks Saturday, April 16, at the Black Fire Brigade.

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