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Man Throws Bowling Ball | Details In Tinley Teen's Death | Concert Tix

Plus: Family raises money for Cystic Fibrosis, man accused of wire fraud, teen writes poetry book, baseball field dedication, person shot.

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


Man Threw Bowling Ball At Guard At Oak Forest Bowl, Police Said

According to officers, the 31-year-old also hit another man in the face with a beer bottle and used a racial slur Sunday.


Mokena Family Raises Awareness, Funds For Those With Cystic Fibrosis

Jennifer and Josh Christensen have two young boys with the genetic disease. The family aims to help others affected by cystic fibrosis.

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Frankfort Resident Gets Federal Prison Sentence For Wire Fraud

Carmita Coleman, a former dean and professor at various colleges of pharmacy, was sentenced to 1 year and 1 day and must pay restitution.


2022 Triple Play Concert Series Tickets Go On Sale Saturday

Tickets will go on sale from 7 a.m. to noon. Purchases must be made in person at the New Lenox Village Hall.

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Orland Park Teen Donates Money From First Poetry Book To Ukraine

Isabelle Thomas, a student at St. Michael School, donated funds from her self-published book after reading about other kid who donated.


Father Accused Of Killing Teen Beat Her With Pole, Mallet: Court

According to court documents, Mia Maro's father believed she was lying to him and wrote in a letter he had to "beat the truth" from her.


OLCHS Honors Late Baseball Coach Skip Sullivan With Field Dedication

Oak Lawn Community High School will rename baseball field "Skip Sullivan Field" after the beloved late coach before the Reavis game May 17.


1 Shot in Palos Hills, Police Believe Shooting Was Targeted

Palos Hills police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday evening near 107th Street and Roberts Road.


Special Recreation Day At Ozinga Field Supports Local Athletes

Tickets are on sale now for Special Recreation Day at Ozinga Field when SRASA athletes play a softball exhibition game Sunday, May 15.


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