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ALSO: All-abilities game a hit | Burglary crew hits businesses | Food pantry leader dies | Artisan markets | Hole-in-one for 13-y.o. golfer

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 27.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 27. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 27.


Pedestrian Killed In Far South Side Hit-And-Run On I-57: Police

Illinois State Police said a passenger outside a vehicle that had pulled over on I-57 at 111th Street was fatally struck Monday morning.


Joliet Man, 46, Accused Of Recording Up Woman's Dress At Store: NLPD

The man told police he dropped his phone, and it had slid under the woman at Ross Dress For Less, according to police reports.

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Frankfort Fall Fest Survival Guide: Schedule, Entertainment, Parade

The Frankfort Fall Fest will be Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in downtown Frankfort.


Stolen Cars Pull Doors Off 20 Businesses, ATMs, Smokes, Swiped: Cops

Chicago police say a burglary crew has been working the South Side, using stolen cars to pull the doors off 20 businesses this month.

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'Mom To Everyone': Family Honors Mom's Devotion To Orland Food Pantry

Robin Kassis, 60, died Aug. 18. Her daughter tells Patch about her devotion as a mom, her love of people—and helping them.


Flurry Artisan Market Back At Tinley Park Brewery

The Sunday market at Hailstorm Brewing will feature more than 40 artists and vendors.


All Play Ball: Nonprofit's Softball Game Unites Kids Of All Abilities

New Lenox-based Advocates for Acceptance organized a softball game teaming up players of all abilities and needs.


Crisis Center's Trivia Night To Benefit Survivors Of Domestic Violence

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will host its first-ever trivia night fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 19.


SXU Offers New Major In Gaming Design And Motion Graphics

Saint Xavier University's new major offers courses in video game production, editing, sound design and animation.


Bengtson's Farm Fall Fest Opens Sept. 6

Attractions at the farm include pumpkin patch, children's rides, petting zoo, live entertainment, pig racing, corn box, hayrides and more.


Military History Weekend Coming To Dellwood Park

This annual event features encampments and battles from the Civil War, World War I, World War II and Vietnam.


Summit Hill Golfer Hits Hole-In-One

Bonovich, who is 13, has been playing golf for two and a half years.

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