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2 Shot Dead In Home | DoorDash Driver Robbed | Rescue Farm Needs Space

PLUS: Train hits van | Beloved volunteer dies at 100 | TP Irish Parade set | Chihuahua pageant winner dies | Car hits tree, 2 killed

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

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


2 Found Fatally Shot In New Lenox Home ID'd: Coroner

The man and woman were found dead in a home on Spencer Road Sunday. Autopsies on the victims were completed Tuesday.


DoorDash Driver Delivering Pizza Robbed At Gunpoint: Palos Hills PD

A 19-year-old man has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, according to Palos Hills reports.

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'The Inn Is Full': Manhattan Rescue Farm In Dire Need Of More Space

HHH Ranch needs more land and space to help its animals, and they're open to any possibilities.


Metra Train Clips Unoccupied Van On Rock Island Line

Service may be delayed up to 20 minutes for inbound and outbound trains due to a Metra train hitting a vehicle near Marshfield and 111th.

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'She Was A Joy': Devoted, Beloved Silver Cross Volunteer Dies At 100

Winifred "Winnie" Stromberg died Jan. 5. She was a 50-year volunteer at Silver Cross Hospital, a cherished member of the community.


Tinley Park Irish Parade Set For March 3

Anyone interested in marching in the parade has until Feb. 16 to submit an application.


Peanut, Winner Of New Lenox's Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, Dies at 14

Peanut took home the crown at the Village's chihuahua beauty pageant in July 2023.


2 Killed, 2 Injured When Car Hits Tree In Hazel Crest: Report

The crash happened just after 2 a.m. Saturday, ABC-7 reports.


Lewis University Participates In New Joliet Historical Museum Exhibit

The shared exhibition will be displayed at the Joliet Area Historical Museum from Jan. 12 through March 1 in honor of Black History Month.


Homer Glen Author Wins Chicago Book Of The Year

Rita Woods, who is also a Homer Township Public Library Trustee, has published two books, "Remembrance" and "The Last Dreamwalker."


'Name The Snowplow' Contest Debuts In Homewood

Homewood residents are asked to get creative and help name the snowplow. Contest kicked off January 16.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 15

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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