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Arrest Years After Toddler’s Death | Hoax Threat | Burglars Nabbed

PLUS: Bullets fly at phone store | What a catch of a carp! | Thrills, spills, unity at Roller Derby | Beloved bowler dies | Wine for a cause

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 13.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 13. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, April 13.


Mother Charged 6 Years After Toddler Found Dead In Markham Fire

Melody Townsend was found in California and brought back to Illinois Tuesday. It took two years to identify her daughter's remains.


Hoax School Shooter Swat Call Threatens OLCHS During Student Events

The "male caller"said he was inside Oak Lawn Community High School and would start shooting during after hours student events, police said.

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3 Arrested In Connection With Frankfort T-Mobile Store Burglary: Cops

Tekiyel Thomas, Albert Morris and Timeka Love faces charges after police said two masked suspects broke in, stole cell phones and tablets.


Bullets Spray Mobile Phone Store Following Argument

Palos Hills police said a man got into an argument with an old acquaintance at Elite Mobile.

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Homewood Roller Derby League Provides Thrills, Spills And Acceptance

The Chicago Knockouts competes in old-school style roller derby and offers participants a chance to be the biggest version of themselves.


'Bowling Was His Life': Beloved Face Of Orland Bowl Dies At 83

Edward "Eddie" Kwiatkowski was a cherished member of the Orland Bowl family and well-known face of the sport in the south suburbs.


The Wine Thief Tasting Gala To Support Tinley Park's GiGi's Playhouse

The wine tasting gala set for May 21 at CD&ME will benefit the local chapter for Down syndome support and education services.


Piece Of Cake: Orland Police Tackle, Arrest Felon With Illegal Gun

Devyn Hood, of Chicago, had come out of Dave and Buster's with a cake and dropped it off in his trunk, when police confronted him.


Tinley Woman's Dream Comes True With Spot On Guy Fieri's TV Show

Genien Sheikah competed on Fieri's "Guy's Grocery Games," a mad dash to shop for and prepare a dish and win over judges' taste buds.


Family Wins Palos Park Fishing Derby Reeling In 42-Inch Carp

Anglers of all ages competed for prizes for the biggest, smallest and most fish caught in Palos Park's Spring Fishing Derby at Papoose Lake.


Meet Rescue Horse 'Toasted Marshmallow': Spotlight On HHH Ranch

Rescue animals in need of another chance find a home at HHH Ranch in Manhattan. Staff and Patch will highlight them. Here's Toast's story.


Moraine Valley Extends Scholarship Application Deadline To May

The Moraine Valley Foundation has extended the application deadline for over 300 scholarships for prospective and current students to May 1.

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