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ALSO: Artisan market | Jewelry store to close | Boutique opening | New deputy police chief | Gaelic Park donation drive | Bald and beautiful

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 10.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 10. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 10.


Man's Body Found In Bremen Grove Forest Preserve: Authorities

The Orland Park man's body was found Thursday morning at the preserve near 159th and Oak Park Avenue.


Man Accused In Violent Bridgeview Crash Found Dead In Cook County Jail

A man accused of stealing a Bedford Park cop car and USPS truck before a crash that injured two kids was found dead in jail, sheriff said.

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Woman, 26, Charged With DUI In Crash That Killed Passenger: ISP

The University Park woman was driving a car that struck a stalled vehicle and a semi, Illinois State Police said.


Bald And Beautiful: OL Mom And Daughter Chrome Domes For St Baldrick's

Popular McAuley math teacher, Jamie Guardi, "loses" bet when her daughter, St. Catherine 8th-grader Kate raises $10,000 for St. Baldrick's.

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2 Kathleens, 1 Katie, And The New Lenox Shop On Cedar That Links Them

Cedar And Oak Boutique will soon open in the shuttered Ugly Ducklings in New Lenoxβ€”a perfect continuation of the former owner's vision.


Handmade Market Comes To Nik And Ivy Brewing In Lockport

The special Makers Artisan Market will be held Saturday, and will feature nearly 20 local artists.


Orland Jewelry Store Loses Lease, Will Close After 4 Decades

Mari Lou's Fine Jewelry will close after nearly 50 years in business. A closing sale is going on now.


Lincoln-Way West Cast Ready To Enchant With 'Cinderella' Musical

The cast is ready to deliver a show like none other, with performances set for April 11–13.


Oak Forest Appoints New Deputy Chief Of Police: City

Ryan Burnett as been tapped as the new deputy police chief, working alongside Chief Scott Durano.


Gaelic Park Hosts Donation Drive For St. Vincent de Paul Society

The drive is Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the Oak Forest event venue.


The Legacy Ranch Plans Annual Charity Golf Outing On May 23

The May event is the nonprofit's biggest fundraiser, and proceeds help to provide financial aid to individuals and families in need.


LTHS Board Approves Masonry Work For Central Campus

Financing for these projects comes from Life Safety Bonds approved by the Board on March 17.


Clean Sweep 2025 Helps Beautify Lockport

Main Street Lockport, in partnership with the City, will host Clean Sweep 2025 on May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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