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Child Luring Attempt | Woman's Body Found | Arrest In Armed Robbery

ALSO: Photos of fire's destruction | Opening of wine bar and grill | Area teen, nonprofit star in TV show | Gun charges after traffic stops

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 22.


'Suspicious Person' Tries To Lure Kid To Vehicle In Evergreen Park

A third child-luring attempt in the past month was reported Oct. 16 in Evergreen Park. A man reportedly trolled a child from a vehicle.


Body Of Missing Country Club Hills Woman Found, Police Say: Reports

Yolanda Howell was last seen on Oct. 8 leaving her home at 187th and Cedar Avenue on foot, authorities said.

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Riverdale Man, 18, Charged In Armed Robbery: Flossmoor PD

The man is charged with armed robbery in the Oct. 17 incident.


Orland Park Men Face Gun Charges In Separate Palos Hills Traffic Stops

Two Orland Park men were charged in separate traffic incidents after guns were discovered in their vehicles, Palos Hills police said.

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'Heartbreaking': Photos Show Fire's Destruction Of Tri-Star Cabinets

A fire destroyed nearly all of Tri-Star Cabinet Co. New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann called the fire devastating for the family and town.


Teen In Cancer Fight, Project Fire Buddies Share Spotlight In New Show

"Hearts of Heroes" debuted Sunday, Oct. 20, and features a special experience between the teen, a local nonprofit, and her favorite TV star.


Seasons 52 Fresh Grill And Wine Bar Set To Open In Orland Park

Seasons 52 is known for its seasonally inspired dining 52 weeks a year. Opening date is set.


Flannel Shirt Gives Away Bandit In Multi-State Bank ID Thefts: Cops

The Chicago Heights man wore the same flannel shirt in a majority of the multi-state bank ID theft crimes, Palos Heights police said.


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'Pumpkin Church' Sincerest Pumpkin Patch More Adorable Than Ever

Make some memories at the First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn. The patch is open daily through Halloween.


Veterans Advocate, Congressional Aide Lenore Goodfriend Dies At 77

Visitation for Lenore Goodfriend is set for Sunday, Oct. 20, at Thompson Kuenster in Oak Lawn, with a service to be held Monday, Oct. 21.


'It Starts With One': Frankfort Non-Profit Hopes To Stem Violence

"These Streets Are Holy" offers music, mentoring and urban gardening in at-risk communities.


Trick or Treat With The Marist RedHawks On The Haunted Track

Kids in grades 1 through 4 can show off their costumes and trick or treat on Marist's haunted track Thursday, Oct. 29. Registration required.


Frankfort Chick-fil-A Breaks Ground

The Frankfort Village Board approved the project in July, which includes a new 4,886-square-foot building.


Last Frankfort Country Market Of 2024 Planned Sunday

The market has been held every Sunday since April, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Frankfort.

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