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State Trooper Dies | Restaurant Closing | Girl Bullied After Oscars

Plus: police chase in New Lenox township, Chicago's Ex-Top Cop Appointed Interim Chief of Willow Springs Police​, conference for female vets

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


Chicago Heights Girl With Alopecia Bullied After Oscars Joke: Report

According to the parent of the 7th grader, the girl was called "G.I. Jane" and even hit in the forehead. School officials are investigating.


Hog Wild Express In Mokena Permanently Closing Sunday

The restaurant's last day in Mokena will be Saturday. It will now focus on its Midlothian location where "the brand was born."

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Oak Lawn State Trooper Paralyzed In Off Duty Accident Dies At 48

Oak Lawn resident Michael Witt, who served 25 years with the Illinois State Police, will be laid to rest Wednesday.


Police Chase Ends With Arrest In New Lenox Township: Police

The 25-year-old man from Glendale Heights was arrested after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle.

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Chicago's Ex-Top Cop Appointed Interim Chief of Willow Springs Police

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy to be appointed interim chief of Willow Springs, a village of 5,600 in Cook and DuPage counties.


South Suburban Charity Hosts First Ever Conference For Women Veterans

The fair is slated to host vendors and representatives from mental health, employment, beauty and faith-based organizations on April 30.

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