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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 31.

3 Chicago Heights Men, 1 Flossmoor Man Dead By Gunshot: Medical Examiner

Two men were shot at the same address Saturday, the Cook County Medical Examiner said. Two other men died by gunshot days earlier.

Summit Hill District 161 Considering School Closures

According to the District, if it finds that students are not receiving an equitable education, then "all options are on the table."

Family Bids Farewell To Long-Lost WWII Hero Uncle They Never Knew

"This is about honoring my dear grandparents' memory and their love for their son," USAAF 1st Lt. Edward McGuire's niece said.

'Mr. Krickl Has Left The Garage'

After 23 spine chilling years of pranking Oak Lawn kids on Halloween, Mr. Krickl's haunted garage has reached the end of its run.

Priest With Ties To Palos, Hickory Hills Parishes Accused of Sex Abuse

Fr. Willian Killeen will step aside pending an investigation into a 40-year-old sex abuse claim that at St. Patricia in Hickory Hills.

Hazel Crest Man, 18, Charged After Crash With Hearse: Homewood PD

The crash happened Friday at 8:30 a.m., Homewood police said.

Man Shot In Neck In Lockport Township, Suspect Charged: Sheriff

The victim remains in critical condition.

Not Guilty Plea In 2022 Crash That Killed Orland Trustee's Parents

A Joliet man was arraigned Friday on reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges in the June 2022 crash.

2 Men Rob 7-Eleven Worker At Gunpoint: Oak Forest PD

The incident happened Sunday just before 1 a.m. at a 7-Eleven at 147th and Central Avenue.

Arrest Made In Crash That Killed Elderly Woman: Homewood PD

Homewood police have arrested a Chicago Heights man in connection with the Sept. 6 crash.

Shots Fired, Shell Casings Found After Argument: Homewood PD

The incident happened Saturday just after 8 p.m. in the 17500 block of Dixie Highway, Homewood police said.

Back-To-Back Vinyl Market, Flipside Bazaar Coming To Tinley Breweries

Vinyl records, unique art, great food and cold beer in store at family-friendly events at Soundgrowler and Flipside breweries Nov. 4–5.

New Kids On The Block & Paula Abdul Coming To Tinley Park

The iconic boy band hits the road on a 40-city tour this summer, with a June stop at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.

Mokena District 159 Registers High Marks On State Report Card

Students at the district's three buildings posted their highest scores ever in math and English Language Arts, according to state report.

Inaugural Southwest Job Fair To Connect Area Job Seekers, Employers

The first-ever Southwest Job Fair will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

White Sox Legend Bobby Jenks Named New WC ThunderBolts Field Manager

The 2005 World Series hero Bobby Jenks returns to the South Side to lead the Windy City ThunderBolts in the 2024 season.

Former New Lenox D122 Board Member Appointed To Fill Vacated Seat

Nicole Swallow was named Monday to take the seat formerly held by Kris O'Connor.

Chicken-N-Spice Closes Orland Spot Ahead Of New Lenox Arrival

The fried chicken name told fans its Orland location is permanently closed as of Thursday, Oct. 26.

Cartoons To Take Center Stage In Next Episode Of Tinley's Benches

The 2024 installment of Tinley's Benches on Oak Park Avenue will feature designs highlighting Saturday Morning Cartoons, the Village said.

Bash Your Pumpkin To Bits At New Lenox's First Ever Pumpkin Smash

The Village of New Lenox will host its inaugural Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Manhattan Junior High To Host Veterans For Breakfast, Ceremony

The event will be held at Manhattan Junior High on Friday, Nov. 10.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of October 30

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.