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

3 Charged With Murder In Death Of Harvey Woman Set On Fire: PD

A Riverdale man and two Evanston residents face charges in the death of Danielle Banks, who was found stabbed and set on fire in an alley.

Summit Hill D161 Board Votes To Shutter 2 Schools

Board members approved the closing of Arbury Hills School in Mokena and Frankfort Square School, citing dwindling student enrollment.

• D161 Board 'Awakened The Bear': Parents Furious Over Schools Closing
  • An angry crowd lingered after the board's vote Wednesday to shutter Frankfort Square School and Arbury Hills.

Siblings Seek 'Christmas Miracle' For Marine Combat Veteran Brother

The Brother Rice alum was renovating a fixer-upper for his family when he was diagnosed with cancer due to toxic exposure in Afghanistan.

Lockport Township School Board Member Boersma Resigns

Marty Boersma, who was sworn onto the school board in April, informed officials of his choice to resign effective immediately on Wednesday.

Homer Glen Resident Helps To Provide Holiday Joy For Veterans

Karen Szynkowski worked with local police and fire officials to begin the Heroes Helping Heroes program that gives gift cards to local vets.

Migrant Crisis Prompts Stricter Tinley Park Rules On Intercity Bus Dropoffs

Tinley Park officials passed an ordinance preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over, Jackpot Climbs To Over $200K

Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts raffle pot climbs to $200, 435. The next big pick is Jan. 10 at Crestwood's At the Office Bar & Grill.

Hog Wild Coming To New Lenox In Former Little Joe's

The barbecue brand with two other south suburban locations will soon serve it up in New Lenox, in the location on Cedar Road.

Tinley Lights Display Glows, Benefits Cause Close To Creator's Heart

The display designed by Scott O'Connor benefits Project Fire Buddies, a group that supports families in a position he knows all too well.

3 Men Charged In Theft Of $919 In Liquor From Mokena Market: PD

The Chicago men were arrested after police said they stole 15 bottles of liquor and then crashed into a tree while trying to elude police.

New Lenox Chicago Dough To Close, Mexican Restaurant Coming Soon

A sit-down Mexican restaurant will soon open in what is currently Chicago Dough Company in New Lenox.

Joey's Red Hots To Open In Former Orland Hills Chicken-N-Spice

Owner Anthony Nardo said he couldn't pass up the space on 159th Street.

Tinley Resident Tapped To Oversee Mental Health Center Cleanup

Park District officials announced Thursday that a Tinley Park man and former president of a pipefitters union will oversee the project.