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1 Dead In Fire | Man Threatens To Kill Deputies | Teen Saves Choking Boy | Mom Of 2 Killed In Crash

ALSO: Retired teacher wins $250K | No charges after infant found buried | Man hits pole, flees | Daughter not giving up hope to find dad

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 30.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 30. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 30.


1 Dead, 2 Injured In Oak Lane Mobile Home Park Fire

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene as Merrionette Park firefighters battle deadly blaze in the Oak Lane trailer park.


Man Threatened To Kill Deputies, Fired Gun Repeatedly In Homer Glen SWAT Incident: Police

Arriving deputies heard about 13 shots fired from the home and set up a perimeter, issuing a shelter-in-place order, police said.

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'Mikey Saved Him:' Tinley Park Teen's Quick Thinking Saves Boy From Choking

Ashleigh McKeigue said her teen son tapped into his training on the Heimlich Maneuver, to help a child choking on a chicken nugget.


Manhattan Woman, 32, Dies In Rollover Crash: Illinois State Police

The woman's Jeep Wrangler left the road, rolling over in the grass, Illinois State Police said.

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Retired IL Teacher Wins $250K On Lottery Ticket Bought By Mistake

The woman said she had meant to buy a $2 ticket, and bought the winning $20 iLottery ticket by mistake.


Charges Not Filed Against Couple After Baby Found Buried In Beer Box, State's Attorney Says

But the investigation involving a Wilmington woman and a Manhattan man after the infant's death continues, officials told Patch.


Public's Help Sought In ID'ing Driver Involved In Deadly Morgan Park Hit And Run: Police

A Jeep Grand Cherokee said to have fatally struck two pedestrians on Marshfield early Sunday morning has been recovered, Chicago police say.


New Lenox Man, 23, Hit Utility Pole, Refused To Stop For Police In DUI: New Lenox PD

Police say they tried to pull over James Rossow, but he would not stop.


Daughter Not Giving Up Searching For Her 59-Year-Old Dad, Dan Davis, Missing 1 Month

"Part of me is grieving him, and the other side is holding up hope ...," Wendy Davis said in search for her missing father.


Santa And Mrs. Claus Pay Special Visit To NICU At Advocate Children's Hospital-Oak Lawn

Santa and Mrs. Claus bring holiday magic to babies spending their first Christmas in the NICU at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn.


Homewood Launches Community Emergency Response Team Program

CERT trains residents in disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations and team organization.


Young Leaders Invited To NAACP South Suburban Chapter's Civic Ambassador Training

Participants will receive free, comprehensive training on voter registration laws, voter rights, and nonpartisan civic engagement.

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