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Baby's Death Under Investigation | Field Of Honor | Threats Against HS

Plus: Suburban Man Charged With Murder | Open Auditions For "Rock of Ages" | GoFundMe For Displaced Family | Staged Robbery | More.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get you all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Sept. 6.


Baby Dies After Found Unresponsive At Monee Truck Stop: Police

The infant died of closed head injuries and blunt force head trauma, according to authorities, and the death is being considered a homicide.


Field Of Honor Honoring Local Veterans To Dedicated Saturday In Palos

Over 200 flags honoring local veterans will be on display Sept. 10 through Sept. 13 at Moraine Valley Community College.

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Heightened Police Presence After Social Media Threats To Hillcrest HS

Bremen District 228 officials and Country Club Hills police were alerted to the social media posts warning of violence at the school.


Chicago Heights Man Charged With Murder In Ford Heights Shooting

A 42-year-old Chicago Heights man fired multiple shots June 9, striking and killing a 32-year-old man, Cook County Sheriff Dart said.

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Open Auditions For Spotlight Arts Collective's 'Rock Of Ages'

Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday to join the cast of the popular Broadway musical.


GoFundMe Started For Oak Lawn Family Displaced By Mobile Home Fire

The Oak Lawn family just wants to rent heavy equipment to clean up the charred remains of their home, and buy some diapers.


Two Charged In Connection With Staged Robbery In New Lenox: Police

Police said an employee at Joey's Red Hots and an accomplice worked together to try and pull off the robbery.


Motorcyclist Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Saturday: Homewood Police

A motorcycle and a car were involved in a fatal crash Saturday morning at Ridge Road and Halsted Street in Homewood, police said.


Man Who Went Missing From Dunkin' Found Safe, Returns Home: Police

Harsh Patel was found safe by his parents Monday afternoon.


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Sampson

Sampson is a 4-year-old male mixed breed terrier.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of September 5

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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