Fatal Shooting, Car Hits Girl, DJ Steps In: Top Southland Stories

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Girl, 14, Hit By Car Near Tinley's Grissom Middle School: Police

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a car while crossing the street with a group of friends Wednesday afternoon, Tinley Park Police confirmed Thursday morning.

24-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot Near Cicero Avenue In Oak Forest

A 24-year-old man was shot Tuesday near 167th Street and Leclaire Avenue, a few blocks west of Cicero, police said.

Marist Shares Early Findings of Kneeling Student Investigation

Marist High School administrators issued a second statement in response to an incident at last Saturday's homecoming dance where students were seen kneeling during a Mexican line dance song that appeared in a video that went viral on social media.

Frankfort Falcons Coach Dismissed After Making Racial Slurs: Team

A member of the Frankfort Falcons football, cheerleading and flag coaching staff was dismissed one day after reports of racial slurs directed at a Black referee during a Wednesday night league game, according to Frankfort Falcons President Greg Ristich.

Wyllie Fraud Trial: Status Hearing Delayed Again

A federal judge has once again delayed a status hearing in the fraud and embezzlement case against former Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie, according to court records.

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