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1 Dead In Crash | Guilty In 'Fatal Shove' | Teen Pulls Gun In Robbery

PLUS: Teacher 'saved my life' | Shuttered school sold | Summer Fest ready to rock | Vital food pantry reopens | Firecrackers in dumpster

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 16.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 16. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 16.


Semi Driver Killed In I-80 Rollover Crash In Hazel Crest: ISP

The crash happened early Tuesday morning at I-80 and Kedzie Avenue.


Trio Charged With Armed Robbery, Teen Pointed Gun At Customer: NLPD

Two teens and an adult man were charged after stealing from Jewel-Osco and threatening a customer with a gun Saturday morning, police said.

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Tinley Park Man, 27, Guilty In Fatal Battery Of New Lenox Man, 59

Jacob Bean shoved another man in the chest, causing him to fall and hit his head. The victim died from his injuries.


'She's An Angel': Mokena Woman Honors Teacher Who Saved Her Life

Jocelyn Gilbertson's world was turned upside down when she was 13 years old. One teacher pulled her back to herself.

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D161 Sells Shuttered Arbury Hills To Prayer Center Of Orland For $1.9M

The Prayer Center of Orland Park submitted the highest of two bids for the school building and property, officials said.


'Ready And Excited': Tinley Agency Reopens Food Pantry After Fire

Eighteen months after a fire that closed its facility, Together We Cope's food pantry will once again serve families.


Police Evacuate Patrons From Dumpster Fire At Palos Hills Rec Center

A witness told police she saw two juveniles throw firecrackers into the Dumpster at the Palos Hills Recreation Center.


Chihuahuas To Strut Runway In Beauty Pageant At New Lenox Food Fight

A Chihuahua beauty pageant is back at New Lenox's Food Fight: Taco Fest, on July 20.


Lockport, Homer Glen Storm Clean-Up: Hundreds Still Without Power

1,134 are without power in Lockport, and 793 customers have no power in Homer Glen as of noon Tuesday.


Frankfort Storm Clean-Up: 940 In Frankfort Without Power

The Village also notified residents that Sauk Trail is closed from 80th Avenue to 88th Avenue due to downed wires.


New Lenox Food Fight Back, Hot Sauce Contest Puts Tasters To The Test

New Lenox's popular Food Fight: Taco Fest returns July 20, with plenty of tacos and other fun lined up.


Excitement Builds For Southside Summer Festival At RedHawk Stadium

Southside Summer Festival kicks off Saturday, July 20, at Marist RedHawk Stadium featuring The Bodeans, Soul 2 the Bone and Push Stars.


Fairmont Back To School Fair Planned July 27

Free school supplies (first come, first served) and other resources will also be available.


Manhattan Storm Cleanup: Power Lines Down, Heavy Damage In Ranch Oaks

Manhattan Fire Protection District has fielded 40 calls for service so far following Monday night's storms.


Manhattan Opens Village Hall Meeting Room As Cooling, Charging Center

The meeting room is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for those without power after Monday night's massive storm.


Manhattan D114 Set To Unveil New Manhattan Junior High

The district has planned a community open house and tours of the new building on July 30.


Village To Host Open House On Tinley's Comprehensive Plan

The open house will be held at the Tinley Convention Center on Wednesday, July 24.


Moraine Valley Showcases Blue Island Education Center At Open Houses

Moraine Valley Blue Island Education Center will hold open houses July 29 to Aug. 1 featuring credit, noncredit and certificate programs.

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