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

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.
"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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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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The man was stopped Dec. 27 for driving with one headlight, Homewood police said.
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.
The ice rink is open through Feb. 25. Bonfires held Friday through Sunday evenings, and other specified dates in January.
When and where to toss your Christmas tree out, how to recycle unwanted/no longer needed or functioning lights in Orland Park.
Registration is now underway for credit and non-credit classes at Moraine Valley Community College. Classes start Jan. 16.
The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year will be Aug. 20.
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