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Official Hits Kid On Bike | Teacher's Phone Searched | Chase In Corn

ALSO: Fight at roller rink | Habitual burglar strikes again | Identity theft at nursing home | Fire dept. merger rumors | T-bolts hiring

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, March 25.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, March 25. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, March 25.


Will County Board Member Traynere Cited After Hitting Child On Bike:

Reports Police said Traynere and the child refused medical attention, and Traynere was cited for failure to yield.


Manhattan D114 Teacher's Phone Searched, Police Won't Reopen Investigation: Report

A Manhattan Jr. High School teacher submitted to a police interview and search of his phone Friday, March 21.

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Man Flees DUI Crash, Cops Catch Him After Chase Through Cornfield: Sheriff

The incident happened March 19 in Manhattan Township. Manhattan police shared dashcam video of the chase.


Dispute Between Families At Roller Rink Draws Big Police Response: PD

The incident took place Sunday afternoon at the Tinley Park Roller Rink, police said.

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Head Housekeeper Accused of Stealing Nursing Home Resident's Identity

Palos Heights police say the man stole the elderly resident's bank card while he was living at a Hazel Crest facility.


Habitual Burglar Commits Burglaries Two Days After Being Paroled: CPD

The 58-year-old has an extensive criminal history dating back 30 years, Ald. Matt O'Shea told 19th Ward residents.


Orland, Tinley Leaders Refute Rumors Of Fire Departments Merging

Officials say the consolidation rumors are "politically motivated."


Windy City ThunderBolts Offer Part-Time Ballpark Positions For 2025

Windy City ThunderBolts are offering summer jobs in concessions and fan services for 2025 season. Applicants must be age 16 and over.


1000s Of Brand Name Products Featured At Sertoma Super Housewares Sale

Sertoma's super sale fundraiser features 1,000s of new home products from the Inspired Home Show, at steep discounts March 29 and March 30.


Country Artist Added To New Lenox Summer Concert Lineup: Mayor

A sixth show has been added to the New Lenox Summer Concert Series. Chris Young will perform Saturday, June 14.


Centennial Building Undergoes Renovations In Downtown Lemont

The building, at 116 Main St., has long been vacant, and will be turned into a "vibrant, mixed-use space," village officials said.


Will County Board Approves Bolingbrook Quarry Project

The Board approved the proposal 12-10 on Thursday.


Bridge Teen Center Brings Back Popular 'Girls Night In' Event

Back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, registration is required and spots will fill fast for the April 11 event.

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