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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The incident happened just after midnight Feb. 27, the sheriff's department said.
Police were on the scene of the apparent suicide outside a Circle K gas station Sunday afternoon.
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The trio is alleged to have stolen thousands of pieces of mail during December and January in Palos Heights and other suburbs, police said.
Anthony D'Angelo of Tranquil Cloud Temple in New Lenox is accused of shoving an older woman to the floor Feb. 11, according to reports.
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The 280 acres at 183rd and Harlem now are officially owned by the Tinley Park-Park District, for the price of $1.
Chicago Man Charged In Christmas Eve Carjacking At Oak Lawn Shell
The vehicle owner told officers that he was approached by a man armed with a handgun at the gas station pumps, Oak Lawn police said.
Tracy Smith of Popus Gourmet Popcorn is disappointed her little shop couldn't survive in downtown Tinley. But she's grateful, too.
2 Tinley Natives Seek To Make Their Mark With Banging Gavel Fare
Chris Gagner and Tim LaFreniere grew up in Tinley—and would love nothing more than to put it on the map with the food they make.
Tinley Brew & Vine will now be held over two days in April, and has been relocated from its usual home at the Tinley Convention Center.
The shooting happened Thursday, Feb. 22 in the 12000 block of Longmeadow Lane. One man suffered a gunshot wound to the back.
Rick Trafton grew up in Mokena, and he's excited to bring his homegrown business back to its downtown.
The Manhattan District 114 Board of Education on Thursday appointed an interim superintendent to the seat vacated by Russell Ragon.
The annual pre-parade fundraiser at 115 Bourbon Street on March 2 features Irish music, bites, beverages and selection of the Parade Queen.
The former congressman will discuss his best selling memoir 'Renegadge' in a virutal presentation Thursday Feb. 29.
Trustee Katherine Veach resigned Monday, Feb. 19.
The artists' work will be sold in an online auction, with proceeds benefitting public sculptures in the town.
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