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1 Killed In Crash | Robbers Carjack Driver, Flee | $130M NU Lawsuit

PLUS: Market to showcase the 'strange' | Archbishop dies suddenly | Tattoo studio owner's dream | Baking biz sweetens | New fall festival!

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 5.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 5. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 5.


18-Year-Old Killed In Homer Glen Crash: Sheriff

Another woman is in critical condition after the three-vehicle crash on Wednesday night.


Armored Car Robbers Carjacked Driver, Fled Walmart In Stolen Car: FBI

The FBI said one robber may have been wounded in a shootout with guards outside the Country Club Hills Walmart. They remain at large.

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Ex-Sandburg Star, NU Coach Fitzgerald Seeks $130M In Lawsuit

Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired after 17 years at Northwestern, claims he was wrongfully terminated in connection to a hazing scandal.


Oddities Market At Tinley Brewery Set To Showcase The Strange, Unusual

The one-day market takes place at Soundgrowler Brewery in Tinley Park on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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Archdiocesan Bishop, Most Rev. Kevin Birmingham, 51, Dies Unexpectedly

Bishop Birmingham served at Our Lady Of The Ridge, St. Benedict and St. Anne parishes, among other assignments.


Hustle And Timing Bring Homewood Man's Tattoo Studio To Town

Bob Garrity has wanted this for a long time, and it's finally sinking in.


An Extra Treat: Manhattan Extends Trick-Or-Treating Hours

Manhattan officials Tuesday voted to add an extra hour of trick-or-treat time, effective this Halloween.


'A Foodie At Heart': New Lenox Woman Sweetens Baking Biz With Shop

Samantha Hamilton opened her Sugar Shack Cookie Co. shop last week, and it's been better than she could imagine.


Tailgate With SXU Alumni And Friends Saturday At Cougars Homecoming

Saint Xavier University alumni are invited to the homecoming tailgate party Saturday, Oct. 7, when the SXU Cougars host Judson University.


Flossmoor Veterans' Wall Of Honor Launches Paver Brick Fundraiser

Supporters can purchase and design commemorative paver bricks to be displayed in the memorial displaying local veterans' names.


Food Trucks, Family Fun In Store For Manhattan's Debut Taste of Fall

Mayor hopes Manhattan's "Taste of Fall" will be a hit its first time out.

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