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The Southland's top stories for Oct. 10.
The Southland's top stories for Oct. 10. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the top stories from the Southland for Tuesday, Oct. 10.


Tinley Man Charged After Shooting At Wife Outside Grocery Store: PD

Charges have been filed against a 51-year-old Tinley Park man following a shots fired incident outside a Tinley Park Jewel store Saturday.


Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Fatally Stabbing 16-Year-Old Jailed

Egypt Otis, 18, accused of stabbing a 16-year-old girl in Loop, has pending juvenile case for robbing a CTA passenger, news reports say.

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'All Clear' Given After Bomb Threat Reported At Romeoville HS

The District was told it was safe for students and staff to return to the school at 1:34 p.m. Tuesday.


Mokena Shooting May Have Been Drug-Related: Police

Police continue to search for a suspect who police said shot a 32-year-old man after the masked assailant asked to see the man's phone.

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30 Years For Man In New Lenox, Frankfort Armed Robberies, Abductions

The Dolton man is the third to be sentenced in connection with the November 2019 crimes.


$400,000 Winning Scratch-off Ticket Sold At Homewood Gas Station

The lucky scratch-off ticket was sold at an Exxon Mobil gas station in Homewood, Illinois Lottery officials said.


Fire Damages Preschool In Orland Park, No Injuries: Officials

The preschool was unoccupied at the time of the fire Friday, an official said.


Tinley Park Home Uninhabitable After Fire: Officials

The fire happened at a home in the 7800 block of 167th Street Friday morning.


Guided Tree Walk Coming To Flossmoor During Peak Fall Colors

Take in Flossmoor's foliage and learn a little about tree species in the Oct. 19 event.


Anglers Hope To Reel In Biggest Fish At Horsetail Lake Fishing Derby

Bring your rod, reel and tackle to Palos Park' fall fishing derby Saturday, Oct. 14, at Horsetail Lake for prizes and family fun.


Workshops Offered In October At MVCC For National Novel Writing Month

Moraine Valley will host workshops during October that challenges writers of all levels and abilities to write a novel in November.


Orland Maintains Strong Credit Rating, 'Stable' Outlook: Village

Standard and Poor reaffirmed the Village's AA+ credit rating, officials said last week.


New Lenox Police Collecting Coats For Those In Need

The NLPD's coat drive is accepting donations now through October 31.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of October 9

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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