Community Corner

Bar Closes Abruptly | Stable's Future At Risk | Star Alum's Gift To HS

PLUS: Rape charge for Illini hoops star | Traffic stop, then gun charge | Extra DUI patrols | Ice skating, bonfires in OP | Tree trashing

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 28.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 28. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Dec. 28.


Bulldog Ale House In New Lenox Closes Abruptly

The restaurant and bar in Bluestone Commons on Joliet Highway had a sign taped to the door announcing its immediate closing.


Willow Springs Horse Stable Fights Forest Preserves For Future

"Everything we do here is good," says owner of Sarah's Stables, who's battling the forest preserves over a driveway that divides her land.

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'It's An Amazing Feeling': Oak Forest's Avila Gives Back To School

Former Bengals' basketball star Robbie Avila used his Name, Image and License money from Indiana State to give shoes to varsity players.


Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. Charged With Rape, Suspended

The top NBA prospect was arrested this week and is accused of committing rape in Lawrence, Kansas, earlier in the year, officials said.

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Gun Charge For Homewood Man After Traffic Stop: Homewood PD

The man was stopped Dec. 27 for driving with one headlight, Homewood police said.


Parker, Hadley Road Jurisdiction Transferred To Homer Glen

The County Board unanimously approved the transfer at its Dec. 21 meeting.


Orland Police Step Up DUI Patrols Through New Year's Weekend

Orland Police will be keeping extra watch for drunk and impaired drivers through Jan. 2.


Ice Skating, Bonfire Nights At Orland's Winter Wonderland

The ice rink is open through Feb. 25. Bonfires held Friday through Sunday evenings, and other specified dates in January.


Kick Your Christmas Tree To The Curb, Recycle Lights In Orland Park

When and where to toss your Christmas tree out, how to recycle unwanted/no longer needed or functioning lights in Orland Park.


Registration Open For Spring 2024 Classes At Moraine Valley

Registration is now underway for credit and non-credit classes at Moraine Valley Community College. Classes start Jan. 16.


Lincoln-Way 210 Board Approves School Calendar For 2024-25

The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year will be Aug. 20.

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