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The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 6.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 6. (Mary Compton/Patch)

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1 Dead, 1 In Critical Condition After Being Found Shot In Car: Will County Sheriff

Two people were found with gunshot wounds inside a car in Crete Township Tuesday night.


Orland Park Man, 80, Suffered Medical Emergency Prior To Crash: Police

The crash happened Sunday evening in the 20700 block of LaGrange Road. The Orland man died following the crash.

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Community Dedicates Statue Of Slain Officer Ella French And Dog Bella In Chicago Park

Elizabeth French said her daughter would be very happy to know she would be watching over the dogs that came to play at Wentworth Park.


Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival 2025: Know Before You Go

Come out and enjoy live performances all weekend long — from country to Motown, '80s hits to Taylor Swift tributes Sept. 5 to Sept. 7.

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Arrestee's Family Loses $1,700 In Will County Jail Scam

Two men called the arrestee's family and asked for more than $2,000 to "keep him out of general population" at the Will County Jail.


Palos Heights Preschooler To Shine In The Bright Lights Of Time Square

Hope Davis, 3, is one of 500 faces chosen for a slideshow compiled by the National Down Syndrome Society to be beamed in Time Square.


'Our Strategy Is Working': Overdose Deaths Drop, Will Co. Adds 10 More Narcan Distribution Boxes

The Will County Health Department has added 10 more Naloxone red boxes, saying making it more available has helped decrease overdose deaths.


Bengtson's Fall Fest Opens Friday

The season will run from Sept. 5 to Nov. 2.


Konow's Corn Maze Opens For The Season On Sept. 20

Konow's offers hay rides, the cow train express, concessions, corn maze and more.


Runners Take To Flossmoor Streets For Hidden Gem Half-Marathon

The race takes place Saturday, Sept. 6 on roads throughout Flossmoor neighborhoods.


Chicago Ridge Mall Hosting Job Fair Saturday For Seasonal Holiday Help

Chicago Ridge Mall store representatives will be meeting job candidates Saturday, Sept. 6, for seasonal holiday jobs.


23rd Annual Woods Walk Challenge Kicks Off In Will County

The program invites people of all ages to explore 10 scenic trails across the county, ranging from a half-mile stroll to a 3-mile adventure.


Bring Your Bluey-Loving Kids To Penny Lane Open House Saturday In Chicago Ridge

Meet Stitch and Bluey at Penny Lane School's Open House this Saturday, Sept. 6, in Chicago Ridge.


VASA Fitness Coming To Romeoville

The location will go in the old Dominick's building.

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