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

Off-Duty Cop Charged With Shooting At Carjackers Stealing Her SUV

An off-duty Chicago police officer was arrested after she fired her gun at carjacking suspects driving off in her vehicle in the Sam's Club parking lot, Evergreen Park police said.

Veteran Suffered Electrocution, Now Has Stage 3 Cancer: GoFundMe

When Peter Barley began to experience stomach pain, he thought he had an ulcer. Taking a trip to the doctor — which the retired third generation electrician does often, after suffering electrocution and a severe fall in 1995, breaking three vertebrae and injuring his neck — he received a diagnosis: stage three pancreatic cancer.

Paying It Forward: Students Donate To Children In Foster Care

Students at Mokena Elementary School collected board games and clothing to benefit foster children in Joliet-based CASA of River Valley.

Wow House: 30K Square Feet Of Luxury, Indoor Pool, 9 Fireplaces

With 30,000 square feet of living space sitting on an approximate 2-acre lot, 15 bathrooms and seven bedrooms, home theatre, security system with 32 cameras and private guest wing, and more amenities that can be listed here, the big question for this recently listed on Redfin home is how long before it's gone.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 1

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.