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1 Shot After Crash | No Riot, PD Says | Robbery Suspect Gulps Pills

PLUS: Mom wants stolen stuff back | 'Dumbest form of gov't' | Lockport HS back for '24-25 | Cone with a Cop | School bd resignations

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 18.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 18. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 18.


'There Was No Riot' On Final Day Of Summer Smash At SeatGeek: Police

It was just fest goers seeking shelter from a storm during a rain delay after thousands were ordered to evacuate the stage area, police say.


1 Shot At 87th Street And Harlem After Vehicle Crash: Police

Cops investigate shooting at 87th and Harlem in Bridgeview. Police say incident appears unrelated to Summer Smash concert.

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Joliet Man Wanted For Robbery Swallows Pills When He Sees Cops: NLPD

Police said a 28-year-old man with several warrants swallowed an unknown amount of pills when he saw police in the Walmart parking lot.


New Lenox Mom Wants Answers, Belongings Back After Home Break-In

The mom thinks it might have been friends of her son behind the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of very specific items—and cash.

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Village Manager's Contract Will Not Renew, But He'll Stay On: Pekau

As a courtesy to a future village board and because of what Pekau called "the dumbest form of government," the contract won't auto-renew.


$100 Million In Projects: Work Planned, When And Where In Orland Park

Orland Park officials on Thursday released overall plans for road, infrastructure, and other improvements slotted for 2024-2025.


80th Avenue Detour Planned Through June 21: Village

A portion of 80th Avenue northbound in Tinley Park will be detoured through June 21, Village officials announced.


$50M Forest Preserve Bond To Benefit Veterans Memorial Trail

A portion of the funds will go to completing the southern segment of the Veterans Memorial Trail in New Lenox.


Owners Love What They Do Dealing In Love Stories At Tinley Bookstore

Mother-daughter duo Roseann Backlin and Marissa took what they loved and turned it into a business now marking its fifth anniversary.


2 Manhattan D114 School Board Members Resign, Replacements Sought

Following the resignations of two board members, Manhattan District 114 officials on Thursday announced they're accepting applications.


Lockport Central Campus On Track To Open For New School Year

The campus is on target to open for the first day of school on Aug. 19.


$50M Forest Preserve Bond: Wauponsee Trail To Be Paved In Manhattan

Wauponsee Glacial Trail from Laraway Road in Joliet to Hoff Road in Manhattan will be paved using some of the bond funds.


Cone With A Cop Planned For June 25 At Culver's

Frankfort residents can join members of the Frankfort Police Department for conversation and an ice cream cone.


Planet Fitness Special Use Permits Approved By Frankfort Board

The Planet Fitness, at 20825 S. La Grange Road, would be in the southern half of the current Bargain Mania space.


Marist Taps 2018 Alum To Head Girls Cross Country Program

Nora Doyle '18 has been named the head coach of Marist girls cross country, picking up the torch from long-time coach Pat Quinn.


9-Week Online Cannabis Work Force Training Offered At Moraine Valley

Moraine Valley Community College is partnering with Green Flower to provide jobs skill training in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry.


South Suburban Death Notices: Week of June 17

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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