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DUI In Fatal Crash | Chase Leads To Standoff, Arrest | Sheriff's Raid

PLUS: Queen of Hearts at $394K | Will Co. Sheriff hiring | Puppy scam | Animal control advocate honored | Resale shop reopens after fire

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 11.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 11. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 11.


Chicago Man Charged In Crash That Killed Tinley Park Man Changing Tire

A 40-year-old Chicago man faces aggravated DUI charges in the April 7 crash on I-55 south near Cicero Avenue.


Palos Heights Armed Robbery Suspect Caught After Multi-Town Chase

A multi-town chase through Palos, Orland Park and Tinley Park Tuesday night ended in a standoff and arrest in Orland Park.

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Sheriff's Police Search Tinley Home In Organized Retail Theft Probe

Cook County Sheriff's police searched a home in the 17600 block of 71st Avenue in Tinley Park Tuesday morning.


Will County Sheriff's Department Hiring Deputies

Applications are due May 8. Starting salary is set at $69,541 with benefits and uniform.

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Close But No Cigar In Park Lawn Queen of Hearts, Jackpot Is $394K-Plus

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle rolls over again, which has reached an astounding $394,900+. Tickets on sale now for the April 17 drawing.


How Much Is That Doggie On Facebook: Residents Scammed In Puppy Deal

Palos Hills residents were scammed out of $400 after responding to a Facebook post advertising French bulldog puppies for sale, police said.


Oak Forest Animal Control Building Renamed In Honor Of Late Alderwoman

The Oak Forest Animal Control facility has been rededicated as the Laura Gray Animal Control and Care Center.


'Back In Business': Vital Tinley Agency Re-opens Resale Shop

Together We Cope's resale shop reopened Wednesday, April 10, after more than a year of rebuilding after a fire.


Beloved H-F Musician And Teacher Remembered For Passions, Gifts

Jane Myrick Hindsley died March 18. She was 82 years old. Hindsley was an organist at local churches, and taught music at James Hart.


Orland Grassland Volunteers To Host Earth Day Cleanup Event

The event will be held Saturday, April 20. Open to volunteers 18 years and older.


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