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A DMV Debacle | Probation In Red-Light Camera Scandal | Cops Still Without New Contract

ALSO: Team heads to Little League WS | Win a Corvette | 'No Peace For Fascists' | Brewery turns 3 | Food Truck Night at u-pick flower farm

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 24.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 24. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 24.


Tinley Mayor Wants To Bring Orland's Ousted DMV To Tinley Park

Mayor Michael Glotz will work to find space for it in town. Orland and Tinley mayors want to see it stay in south suburbs.


Former Worth Township Supervisor Sentenced To 18 Months Probation For Role In Red-Light Scandal

"Several years ago, I made a terrible mistake. It was selfish and foolish, and it was wrong," contrite ex-SafeSpeed consultant said.

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Police Union, Tinley Park Officials Deadlocked In Contract Negotiations, Nearing Arbitration

Tinley Park officials and Tinley Park police have not been able to agree on contract terms and will have to bring in an arbitrator.


'We're Going To The Little League Softball World Series'

Help the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars get to the Little League Softball World Series in Kirkland, WA, July 27 to Aug. 2

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Southsiders For Peace Stage 'No Peace For Fascists Rally' Saturday At 103rd Street And Western

Southsiders for Peace will stage a 'No Peace For Fascists' Rally on Saturday, July 26, at 103rd Street and Western Avenue.


Sheriff Warns Of Phone Scam Demanding Payment On 'Old Warrants'

The caller claims to be with the sheriff's department and threatens arrest if payment isn't made.


Corvette Raffle: Enter For Chance To Win Car, Cash While Supporting Lemont Catholic School

The grand prize is the Corvette and $10,000; second place is $7,500 and third is $2,500.


Flipside Brewing To Mark 3rd Anniversary With Bash, Burgers, Beers And Balloons

Flipside Brewing owner Erik Pizer will celebrate the brewery's third anniversary with a party on Saturday, July 26.


Local Eats, Fresh Flowers Star In The Wildflower Farm's First 'Food Truck Night'

The u-pick flower farm in Monee will host its first 'Food Truck Night' on Saturday, Aug. 2.


Weber Road Trail Project Planning Continues

Phase 1 engineering has started on the project, and construction is tentatively set for 2027.


Flossmoor Mayor Appoints New Village Clerk

The appointment was approved July 21. Cecil Porter steps into the role.


Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Offers Richard Haas Murals Walking Tour

The walking tour will be held Sunday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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