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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 26.

New Lenox Road Rage Shooting Victim ID'd As Joliet Man, 30: Coroner

The shooting took place Monday evening around 5:30 p.m. on I-80 west in New Lenox, Illinois State Police said.

Palos Hills Man Gets 4 Years For Sending Gun Parts To Israel

Amin Betuni, 37, pleaded guilty to illegally sending gun parts disguised as George Foreman grills and auto parts overseas, US Attorney said.

Deployed 300 Days, Tinley Dad Surprises Kids With Holiday Homecoming

Chris Lockhart has been deployed for nearly a year, so his face was likely the last his children expected to see inside Bannes Elementary.

Romeoville Man Gets 10 Years For Online Inheritance, Romance Scams

Aniukwu, 50, of Romeoville, pleaded guilty last year to wire fraud and money laundering charges.

Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For 2024 Holiday Tour O' Lights

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour o' lights.

1 In Custody After Shots Fired In Midlothian: PD

One person was taken into custody following a shots fired incident at 147th and Turner Avenue Monday morning, police said.

Flurry Artisan Market Back And Festive At Tinley Park Brewery

More than three dozen artists are lined up for Dec. 1 market at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park.

Former Union Leader Will Challenge Tinley Park Mayor In April

Michael Maloney will seek to become mayor of Tinley Park, going up against incumbent Michael Glotz.

3 Injured When Car Veers Off Road, Hits Pole: Homewood PD

Three people were injured when a car left the road and hit a pole Monday afternoon, Homewood police said.

Furniture, Mattress Superstore Steinhafels Now Open In Orland Park

The 100,000-sq. ft. store opens in the combined space of a former Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Steinmart.

Orland Lions Club Selling Live Christmas Trees, Wreaths In Fundraiser

The club opened its lot at 147th and Ravinia on Nov. 29, with daily hours.

16th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Set For Saturday

There's still time to register for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot and Family Walk 5K thru historic North Beverly set for Saturday, Nov. 30.

#Hashtag 95 Brings 'Unique Dining' Previously Missing To 95th Street

If you're looking for delicious food, #Hashtag 95 in Oak Lawn offers a fresh twist on classic menu items from breakfast to dinner.

Joliet, Bolingbrook Men Caught With Stolen Car, Drugs: New Lenox PD

The men were found with the car outside Ross and TJ Maxx on Tuesday evening, police said.

Trustee Will Challenge Manhattan Mayor, 7 To Vie For 3 Trustee Seats

Manhattan's Mayor wants another go, and the Board of Trustees will inevitably be shuffled a bit in the April 1, 2025 election.

Christmas In The Square Planned In Lockport

Head out and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, a gingerbread bounce house, face painters, Christmas character visits and more.

Homer District 33C Board Of Education Candidates: April 2025 Election

There are four open 4-year terms up for election in April.

LTHS Board Honors National Merit Commended Students

12 senior students were recognized for their selection as Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.