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Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Aug. 30.


'An Easy Decision:' One Tinley Park Dad Donates Liver To Another

A dad of three issued a grim prognosis of stage IV liver cancer was given more time last week, with a new liver donated by a local dad.


Woman Shot And Killed In Front Of CPD 22nd District Station, 1 Injured

Chicago police said a man and woman were struck by gunfire in the driveway of the 22nd District by occupants in another vehicle.

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Frankfort Fall Fest 2022: What Visitors Need To Know

More than 300 artisans and vendors from across the country will be part of Fall Fest, which runs from Saturday through Monday in Frankfort.


'How Will I Tell My Brother Our Mother Is No Longer With Us?'

The daughter of a Calumet Park woman who died in the Aug. 21 crash in Oak Lawn doesn't know how she'll tell her critically injured brother.

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'Arts And Drafts' To Feature Local Brews, Wine, Food, Live Music

Mark your calendar for the Oct. 8 event to be sponsored by the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce.


Orland Park's Michael Schofield Among Players Cut By Bears

The veteran offensive lineman agreed to a one-year contract before training camp but had been moved to a reserve role as camp progressed.


Dad Shoved Andrew HS Employees, Tried To Force Way Into School: Police

A 40-year-old South Holland man was arrested and charged with aggravated battery after trying to force his way into the school, police said.


Indiana Man Charged In Glenwood Fatal Shooting

The shooting took place August 22 and was a targeted incident, police said.


Felon Out On Bond After Guns And Drugs Were Found In Home: O'Shea

"Sean Dwyer belongs in Cook County Jail, not on the streets of Chicago," Ald. Matt O'Shea said.


O'Shea's 'Day Of Rest' Ordinance For CPD Officers Gains Momentum

Ald. Matt O'Shea's ordinance granting a minimum of one day off per week for Chicago police officers garners 38 co-sponsors on City Council.


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Shenanigans

Shenanigans is a 5-year-old male domestic short hair.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 29

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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