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The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 13.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 13. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, July 13.


Suspect In Fatal Shooting Followed Mariano's Employee Into Store: Cops

Surveillance video showed the man following 21-year-old woman into Mariano's prior to fatal shooting, Evergreen Park police said.


Missing Manhattan Man Took Own Life By Drowning: Sheriff

Anthony Fehrenbacher, 47, was found dead in a lake in a Coal City in June 10. His death was ruled a drowning.

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Sexual Assault, Battery, Gun Charges Against Oak Forest Man: Police

Johnny McCaskill, 40, faces more than a half dozen charges following a police search of a home in the 15100 block of Long Avenue.


Neighbors' Panicked 911 Calls Released By Attorney In Fatal Accident

911 calls reveal moments after Murod Kurdi, 28, was fatally struck by a driver who allegedly admitted to having "two drinks."

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Son Rallies Support For Beloved Former Centennial Lanes Bartender

Tyler Mitchell's mom was a fixture at the bowling alley for more than 20 years, he said. She needs help as she recovers after a fall.


Case Dismissed Against Woman Accused Of Threatening Fireworks Attacks

Jeanette "Jene" Larue, 51, was accused of sending text messages hinting at attacks at displays in Orland Park and Tinley Park, and others.


Chicago Heights Caddy Finds Life-Changing Work At Olympia Fields

Diego Origel says his father's life-changing car accident dashed his college dreams before a caddying scholarship again made them possible.


Passes For Live At New Lenox Triple Play Now Discounted: Mayor

The final show in the Triple Play series is set for July 22.


5K In Memory Of Manhattan Teen Set For August, Registration Open

Manhattan resident Jackson Lewis was 15 and a freshman at Lincoln-Way West when he took his own life in June 2020.


Manhattan Fire District Accepting Applications For Full-Time Spots

Applications and materials are due by Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m.

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