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Metra Fatality | Oak Forest Vigil | Cops Go Pink For Breast Cancer

Plus: Futuristic Flying | Paw Patrol | Fresh Air For Firefighters | Fundraiser For Oak Forest Victims | Search For Child | Pet Of The Week

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Sept. 27.


Woman Killed By Metra Train Friday IDed By Coroner's Office

The Will County Coroner's Office identified the woman Monday as Katrina N. O'Hare of Mokena.


Nearly 1,000 Gather To Honor Oak Forest Shooting Victims, Families

The Oak Forest community gathered Monday evening in tribute to three victims of a Friday morning shooting.

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Palos Park Police Officers Will Go Pink To Support Breast Cancer Fight

The department will again participate in the Pink Patch Project in which officers wear uniform patches during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


Up, Up & Another Way: Tinley A Drop Spot For Aircraft Simulation

Passengers have until Sept. 30 to book a ride on a helicopter, to give them an idea of a new type of commute aboard an electric aircraft.

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Paw Patrol: Manhattan PD Ready To Welcome K-9 Apollo

Apollo is a German shorthaired pointer. He is currently being trained in Pennsylvania with his partner, Manhattan police officer Ryan Gulli.


Palos Park Firefighters Will Breathe Cleaner Air Thanks To Donation

The fire district received 25 respirator/mask devices that are designed to protect first responders from breathing in dangerous particles.


Fundraisers Started For Funerals Of Oak Forest Shooting Victims

The families of the victims of a shooting in Oak Forest Friday morning have started online fundraisers to help with burial costs.


No Child Found In Woods After 'Exhaustive' Search: Forest Preserve PD

Authorities on Sunday were searching for what was reportedly an infant or small child crying within a preserve at 167th and Cicero.


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Brandy

Brandy is a 4-year-old female pointer mix.

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