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Turmoil After Cop's Indictment | A Near-Drowning | Dog's Happy Ending

PLUS: Swatting call investigated | Baby Bear on the way | Strangers with candy | Oak Forest Fleadh must-knows | Lenten fish fry roundup

The Southland's top stories for March 2.
The Southland's top stories for March 2. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, March 2.


Protesters Shut Down Oak Lawn Fire And Police Commission: Video

Protesters shut down the police and fire commission meeting after an Oak Lawn cop's arraignment on charges he beat a teen during his arrest.


Village Breaks Silence On Oak Lawn Cop’s Indictment

Oak Lawn officials claim the Cook County State's Attorney hasn't responded to their requests for information since the officer's indictment.

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Near-Drowning Reported At Tinley Park District Pool: Officials

Tinley Park emergency personnel were called to the pool just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday.


Happy Ending For 'A Good Boy' As Owner Of Abandoned Dog Comes Forward

Staff at South Suburban Humane Society met "King's" owner, and learned what led to their separation.

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Investigation Ongoing Into Swatting Call At Sandburg HS: Orland PD

Police said a swatting call at Sandburg High School Feb. 10 was placed from a discarded or lost phone. An investigation continues.


Orland's Scholfield, Olympian Wife Coyne Expecting Baby Bear

Chicago Bears lineman Michael Scholfield and his wife Kendall Coyne, the U.S. Olympic women's hockey captain, have announced a roster move.


Strangers Offer Kids Money Near School Bus Stop

Palos Hills police have assigned a special patrol in the area after two children said some strangers asked if they wanted money.


Know Before You Go: Oak Forest Fleadh 2023

Oak Forest's 2023 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun such as a 5K, parade, live music, and more, set for March 4.


Opening Date Set For New Orland Park Aldi

The new Aldi location is set to open soon, with a ribboncutting and goodies lined up for customers opening date.


South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2023

Check Patch's list of nearby fish fry events happening on the South Side and south suburbs during the 2023 Lenten season.


Citizen's Police Academy Offered For Lincoln-Way Area Residents

The free, 9-week class will include traffic stops, a jail tour, CSI night and more, the department said.


Palos Fine Arts Offering Scholarships To Students In D218 And D230

Palos Fine Arts is offering $1,000 scholarships to juniors and seniors in theater, music, visual arts, creative writing and dance.

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