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Arrest In Fatal Shooting | Slain Cop's Services | Bald Eaglets Hatched

PLUS: Shots fired, standoff | DUI in wrong way crash | More Measles | Fire starts in restaurant wall | Q of H at $440K | Old Canal Days set

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 25.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 25. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 25.


Orland Park Man Charged In Oak Forest Domestic Shooting: PD

A 37-year-old Orland Park man faces one felony charge in the April 21 shooting. The investigation continues.


Services Set For Slain CPD Officer Luis Huesca At Blake-Lamb, St. Rita

A public visitation for the young officer is set for Sunday, April 28, at Blake-Lamb, with a funeral Mass Monday at St. Rita of Cascia.

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Seven Eaglets Confirmed In Will County: Forest Preserve

The forest preserve said the first eaglets that hatched are getting "a lot bigger and more visible."


Man, 26, Arrested After Shots Fired, Standoff With Cops: Midlothian PD

The incident happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday at 147th Street and Kolmar Avenue.

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Measles Cases Grow To 67 In Chicago, Suburban Cook County

The Chicago Department of Public Health and its partners release a list of public venues where exposure to measles may have occurred.


Chicago Heights Man, 23, Charged With DUI In Wrong Way Crash

The crash happened last month on I-55 northbound near I-94, Illinois State Police said Wednesday.


Fire Sparks Inside Wall Of Orland Park Restaurant: Fire Officials

The fire happened Monday evening at Al Bahaar restaurant, 39 Orland Square Dr. No one was injured.


Queen's Booty Tops $440,500 As Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Rolls Over

Her majesty was a no-show in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle which has reached a staggering $440,500+. Tickets on sale for May 1.


Old Canal Days Returns June 6 To Lockport

The annual festival celebrates the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport.


Car Stolen At Dealership, Thief Drives Through Security Fence: Reports

Palos Hills police are investigating a motor vehicle theft at Baha Auto Sales.


Flossmoor Repeats Tree City USA Designation

The title honors its commitment to effective urban forest management for the seventh consecutive year, officials said.


Construction To Affect Outbound Midday Service On RI Beverly Branch

A crossing replacement on the Rock Island Line's Beverly Branch will impact midday outbound service on April 29 and April 30.


'Frank The Tank' Is Winning Name Of Frankfort's Street Sweeper Contest

Over 100 submissions were received during the contest, and "Frank the Tank" was selected.

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