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2 Found Slain | 1 Killed In Hit-And-Run | 1 Rescued From Fire

PLUS: Tar fumes sicken staff, students | Verizon store robbed | Resource fair helps vets | SSI parade grand marshal | Coach hits 200 wins

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

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 13.


2 Found Fatally Shot Inside South Holland Home: Authorities

A 30-year-old woman and 83-year-old man were found dead inside the home Sunday. Their deaths have been ruled homicides.


Flossmoor PD Needs Public's Help In Fatal Hit-And-Run Investigation

Flossmoor police are looking for answers in an apparent hit-and-run that killed a 23-year-old Matteson woman.

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1 Rescued, Sprinklers Key In Saving Lives At Tinley Senior Living Fire

The fire happened Monday evening at Hanover Place, 168th and Harlem Avenue.


Tar Fumes Sicken Staff, Students; OSHA Investigates D135 Roof Work

Work at D135's Centennial School is under investigation by state agencies, after staff and students experienced exposure symptoms.

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Orland Park Police Department Hiring Officers

Applications for new officer testing available through April 1.


Verizon Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Homewood PD

The armed robbery happened Monday at Verizon Wireless in Homewood, police said.


Resource Fair Connects South Suburban Veterans To Benefits, Services

Veterans can learn about available programs and services at VetConnect, Feb. 17, hosted by Chicago Veterans and Prairie Trails Library.


Lou Malnati's Dishes Out The Love With Heart-Shaped, Deep Dish Pizzas

Looking for a heart-shaped pizza for two on Valentine's Day? Lou Malnati's locations are offering the romantic pies through Feb. 29.


Manhattan Fire Mourns Former Volunteer Firefighter & New Lenox Man, 45

New Lenox resident Brian Chellios died suddenly Friday, Feb. 2.


Foundation Gifted $20K To Restore Protected 40 Acres In Manhattan

The land is located along Manhattan Creek, is owned by the Village of Manhattan and is adjacent to Manhattan Park District land.


Deadline Nears For Spots In Tinley Irish Parade

There are only a few spots remaining to march in Tinley Park's Irish Parade Sunday, March 3.


Manhattan Fire Commissioner Mourned, Remembered For Devotion To Town

James A. Swyndro died Sunday, Feb. 4. He was 79 years old.


Ronald McDonald House Named Grand Marshal Of South Side Irish Parade

Ronald McDonald House Children's Charities tapped as Grand Marshal and Smith Village named honoree of the 2024 South Side Irish Parade.


Jason 'Let It Rip' Rhodes Notches 200th Win As OLCHS Basketball Coach

A two-time conference winner, the Oak Lawn Community High School head basketball coach notches his 200th win against Reavis.


Town Hall Set, Park District Seeks Input On Fort Frankfort Plans

The town hall meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 15 to discuss plans to update and renovate the playground at Fort Frankfort.


BTG Salutes Noel Coward's 125th Birthday Year In 'Present Laughter'

The Beverly Theatre Guild presents the British playwright's farce "Present Laughter" Feb. 16-Feb. 18 in Morgan Park Academy's Baer Theatre.


Mokena Police Chief Warns Of Scams Bilking Seniors Of Thousands

Benton has seen several reports of fraud this month, and warns residents to be aware and help protect senior citizen family members.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 12

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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