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Newman Allegation | Town Raises Money For Sick Girl | Hotel Theft

PLUS: Remembering Chicago's Big Snow Of 1967, Frankfort Realtors' Homes For Guardians Gets Nonprofit Status, Orland Park Mayor Gets Endorsed

Let's get you all caught up on the news making headlines in today's Top Southland Stories.


Fifty Years Later: Remembering Chicago's Big Snow Of 1967

Looking back on the record-breaking 1967 blizzard that brought Chicago and the suburbs to a grinding halt.


Newman Responds To Allegations That She Bribed Primary Opponent

House continues probe into allegations that U.S. Rep. Marie Newman offered a staff job to an opponent if he dropped out of the primary.

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'Love For Maggie': Thousands Rally Behind Girl With Brain Tumor

The 5-year-old girl from Frankfort has an inoperable brain tumor. A GoFundMe account has raised more than $100,000 to date.


Frankfort Realtors' Homes For Guardians Gets Nonprofit Status

Homes for Guardians helps military families, first responders, teachers, union members and others with discounts on home buying and selling.

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Hotel Employee Stole $1,700 From Guest, 2nd May Be Involved: Cops

Police arrested a 27-year-old Woodspring Suites employee and are investigating a second employee in connection to the robbery.


Orland Park Mayor, Congressional Candidate Scores Key Endorsement

Mayor Keith Pekau recently touted endorsements from former state Rep. Jeanne Ives and famed former Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy.

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