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Teen With Gun At School | Slain Student Remembered | $7.8M Loan Fraud

PLUS: Police chief resigns | New coffee at Metra station | Retired chief is back | Gaelic Park raffles off house | Crossing guard retires

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 21.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 21. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, Sept. 21.


Orland Teen Found With Gun Near Andrew High School

An Orland Park teen was arrested Tuesday morning after he was found with a handgun near school premises.


'We Love You, Shawno': Hundreds Remember Slain Hillcrest HS Freshman

A crowd formed outside Hillcrest High School Wednesday, to pay tribute to Marshawn Mitchell, who was slain after Friday's homecoming game.

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Palos Hills Accountant Indicted In $7.8M PPP Loan Fraud: Feds

Prosecutors allege that Sharhabeel Shreiteh conspired with a Joliet businessman to fraudulently obtain payroll protection plan loans.


Manhattan's Retired Police Chief Back On The Job

Jeff Wold was rehired and sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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Krema Coffee Roasters Set To Brew In Oak Park Avenue Metra Station

Owner "can't wait" to start serving in Tinley Park. Hours will be 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.


Gaelic Park Raffling Off New Construction Home In Mt. Greenwood

The charity arm of Oak Forest's Gaelic Park is raffling off a home valued at $650,000. Tickets are $100 each.


Coast Guard Auxilary Offers Mokena Vietnam Vet Another Chance To Serve

Retired Marine Corps veteran Terry Paggi is a District Commander of an army of volunteers that provides assistance to the U.S. Coast Guard.


'They Were All My Kids': D142 Crossing Guard Retires After 36 Years

Nancy Hullinger's last day serving as crossing guard for D142 was Sept. 8. Students will miss her, and her furry guest stars.


Homewood's 'Chuck It For Charity' Encourages Garage Sales For A Cause

Village encourages residents to hold garage sales throughout the month of September, with the permit fees to be donated to charity.


Homewood's Fall Fest Back For 21st Year With Eats, Tunes, Family Fun

Homewood's Fall Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 23 in the village's downtown.

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