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90 mph Before Fatal Crash | 6 Years In Drug Death | Turkey Giveaway

ALSO: Champs repeat | Displaced students to LWN | Women are 'breasties' | LWE to semifinals | Plea deal in shooting | NL Jr. Warriors win

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 14.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 14. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Nov. 14.


Man Was Driving 90 MPH Seconds Before Crash That Killed Other Driver: Orland PD

The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 28 at 151st and Harlem Avenue.


Man Sentenced To 6 Years For 2016 Lockport Drug-Induced Homicide

Steve Talbot, of Joliet, pled guilty to one count of drug-induced homicide, which is a class X felony.

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Tinley Native, TikTok Star To Give Away Turkeys Again

A longtime Tinley resident will give back to people from his community or the surrounding area, with a pre-Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.


REPEAT: McAuley Wins 17th IHSA 4A State Volleyball Title

Mother McAuley wins back to back state titles in a rematch of last season's championship game against Benet Academy at ISU's CEFCU Arena.

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LW210 Board Approves Use Of Lincoln-Way North For Lockport Freshmen

The agreement comes after a ceiling collapse at Lockport's Central Campus last week.


'A Godsend': 2 Women Forge Unforgettable Bond In Breast Cancer Battles

A New Lenox woman and Homer Glen woman share a school where they teach, and similar battles. They're "breasties," they say.


Lincoln-Way East Football Advances To IHSA Semifinals

After the win over Warren, Lincoln-Way East will face Barrington High School in the semifinals.


Midlothian Man Takes Plea Deal In Shooting That Paralyzed Teen

The man, now 19, could serve 3 to 16 years in prison.


Orland, Tinley, Township Leaders To Collaborate In Public Safety Forum

The forum to be held Dec. 12 will discuss crime rates and trends in the region, and measures put in place to keep shoppers safe.


'One Football Family': New Lenox Jr. Warriors Cap Another Unbeaten Run

The Warriors recorded their ninth shutout victory in a 13-0 Lightweight Division Super Bowl win while preaching respect and togetherness.


New Lenox Ready To Sparkle For Christmas In the Commons

Christmas in the Commons kicks off Saturday, Dec. 2, and is scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas.


Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree Set To Kick Off Holiday Season

Oak Forest residents are invited to enjoy the city's holiday activities, Saturday, Dec. 2.


Manhattan Set To Sparkle In Christmas On State Weekend

A weekend of holiday festivities starts with Round Barn Farm's WinterFest, also with a Parade of Lights, tree lighting, and more Dec. 1–3.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of November 13

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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