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Man, 80, Run Over In Carjacking | Gun Brag On Facebook | Brush Fire

ALSO: Parents push for playground fence | Bash your pumpkin to bits | Photos with Santa | Turkey Trot back | Addams Family Musical debuts

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

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


Silver Cross Patient, 80, Run Over During Carjacking: New Lenox PD

The carjacking happened Wednesday evening just after 6 p.m.


South Side Man Brags About Illegal Machine Gun-Switch On Facebook: ATF

The 22-year-old Englewood man bragged on social media, "I 3 shot bursted dat bitch flawless switch," ATF agents said in a federal complaint.

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Brush Fire At Lake Lorin Was Accidental: Orland Hills Police

The fire started Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., police said.


Parents Push L-Way Special Education Board For Playground Fence

Parents say there have been issues with children running off from the playground at Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843.

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Fire Tears Through 6 Homes In Chicago Heights: Report

Firefighters encountered water supply issues while fighting the blaze Tuesday night, WGN reports.


Bash Your Pumpkin Into Bits At New Lenox Pumpkin Smash 2024

The Village will host its 2nd annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 2.


Oak Lawn Cops To Crack Down On Scary Impaired Driving This Halloween

Oak Lawn police will be cracking down on scary impaired driving and seatbelt scofflaws during Halloween festivities through Nov. 1.


Orland Park Turkey Trot Returns For 36th Year, Registration Open Now

Those interested in the Thanksgiving Day race are encouraged to register by November 15.


Applications Open For Tinley's 2025 Benches On The Avenue

The theme of the next installment of the public art display is "Favorite Food Moments."


Save The Date For Photos With Santa In Manhattan

The event is set for Sunday, Nov. 24 at Manhattan Village Hall.


Lincoln-Way East Boys' Soccer Team Advances To Regional Championship

The Lincoln-Way East High School boys' soccer team will play Thornton Fractional North on Saturday.


BTG Brings Mysterious And Spooky 'Addams Family Musical' To The Stage

The Beverly Theatre Guild hits the boards in 'Addams Family Musical' Oct. 25 to Oct. 27 at Morgan Park Academy's Baer Theatre.

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