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PLUS: Man set for trial in shooting killed in drive-by | Loaded gun in purse found at Walmart | Beloved NL man remembered | Q of H at $342K

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 21.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 21. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up with the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 21.


Woman, 28, Found Shot To Death In Car Identified: Orland PD

The Chicago woman was found shot inside a car just after midnight Wednesday, Orland Park police said.


Man, 29, Killed In Mokena Rollover Crash ID'd

Will County Coroner's Office has released the name of a Joliet man killed in the single-vehicle rollover crash in Mokena early Wednesday.

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South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2024 Lenten season.


Longtime New Lenox Man, 95, 'Had A Smile For Everyone He Met': Mayor

Dean Hill served the New Lenox community for years through many organizations. He died March 16 at 95 years old.

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Man Killed In Beverly Drive-By Was Awaiting Trial In Oak Brook Mall Shooting

Tyran Williams, 34, was awaiting trial for the December 2021 Oak Brook Mall shooting when he was gunned down in a Beverly alley, reports say.


First New Lenox Summer Concert Series Act, Date Revealed: Mayor

Mayor Tim Baldermann on Tuesday unveiled the first act of the highly anticipated 2024 summer concert series, formerly known as Triple Play.


Purse With Loaded Gun Found Inside Walmart, Shopper Charged: EPPD

Evergreen Park police said the shopper did not have a CCL when an employee found her purse containing a gun inside Walmart.


Oak Forest Spring Clean-Up Week Set

Residents can get rid of large household items and appliances during Spring Clean-up Week.


Queen A 'No Show' In Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle

The Park Lawn Queen of Hearts raffle jackpot reaches $342,840 and growing for the March 27 drawing. Tickets are on sale now.


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