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PLUS: South suburban fish fry list | Accused killer wants plea deal | Fireworks back after 4+ years | Q of H at $270K, rolls again

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

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


Child Porn Charge After Police Raid Home Of New Lenox Man, 45

Authorities searched the home of Timothy Mol, 45, Wednesday.


Wrong Procedure, Negligence Led To Silver Cross CEO's Death: Lawsuit

UChicago Hospital and one of its cardiac surgeons are named in a lawsuit claiming negligence caused the death of Ruth Colby, 69.

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1 Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Governors Highway: Homewood Police

The accident happened in the 17900 block of Governors Highway Tuesday afternoon, police said.


A Story's End: Final Sendoff Planned For Century-Old Teehan's Building

Management has planned a days-long send-off for Teehan's Tavern as so many know it, before it's demolished and built anew.

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Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend: Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls

There will be a pile of diamonds waiting for her majesty in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts raffle. Next drawing is Feb. 28.


Defendant In New Lenox Homicide Denied Second-Degree Murder Plea Deal

Kevin Johnson, now 20, asked for a plea deal for second-degree murder Wednesday, with a sentence of 20 years. That plea was rejected.


Man, 18, Dies When Car Hits Utility Pole: Coroner

The crash happened Tuesday evening in University Park.


Fourth Of July Fireworks Back On In Oak Forest

The Oak Forest City Council on Feb. 13 voted in favor of bringing fireworks back for residents for the first time since 2019.


Hickory Hills Street Fair Taking Applications For Crafters, Businesses

Applications are now open for businesses, crafters and food vendors wishing to participate in the Hickory Hills Street Fair on June 30.


South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2024 Lenten season.


Tune Into David Hochberg Saturday On WGN For 'Vest-A-Thon' Radioathon

WGN host David Hochberg will host a radiothon Saturday, Feb. 24, to raise money to buy bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers.

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