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Felon Kills Cop | Charges After Standoff | Aide Sent Explicit Texts
ALSO: Priest cleared of sex abuse claims | Pedestrian hit on I-80 | Gun brought into hospital | Metra 'Holiday Train' | Pierogi sale
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 7.
Felon Killed Officer, Fatally Shot Driver Of Vehicle: Police
A 23-year-man is charged in the line-of-duty death of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez.
Tinley Man Charged With Kidnapping, Gun Offense After 17-Hour Standoff: Sheriff
The 54-year-old man held two females inside the home throughout the ordeal, police said.
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Ex-Ozinga Aide Sent Sexually Explicit Texts To State Rep, Clerk Candidate: State Police
Earlier this year, Pawula was charged amid accusations also he sent fake sexually graphic texts to Sen. Michael Hastings of Frankfort.
Election Judge Punched In Face, Orland Man, 24, Arrested: Police
The incident happened Sunday at the Orland Township office, police said. The punch knocked the judge's glasses off their face.
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Lockport Man Brought Loaded Gun Into Silver Cross Hospital: NLPD
A 39-year-old Lockport man faces a gun charge after the incident Wednesday, New Lenox police said.
Pedestrian Struck On I-80 West Near Tinley Park: State Police
The pedestrian was hit Tuesday just before 10:30 a.m., authorities said.
'Holiday Train' Coming To Metra's Rock Island Line
Tickets are $5 each and go on sale Nov. 11 at noon. Rides are expected to sell out. The Rock Island rides will be on Dec. 14.
Former St. Al, St. Patricia Priest Cleared Of Sex Abuse Allegations
Cardinal Cupich pens letters to parishes stating an investigation determined there was no cause to believe priest sexually abused a minor.
Objections Filed Against 15 Candidates In Homer Glen Primary
Seventeen candidates have filed to run for 3 Homer Glen Village Trustee positions. The electoral board will address the objections Friday.
Manhattan Officials Vote To Join ‘Stop NorthPoint’ Lawsuit
The mayor and trustees voted 6-0 Monday in favor of joining the lawsuit.
2nd Annual Southwest Job Fair Set To Connect Job Seekers, Employers
The Southwest Job Fair will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Save the date.
Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Selling Homemade Pierogi For Holidays
No pre-orders! It's first come, first served on sale days in November!
OPA! Modern Cuisine Closes Frankfort Location
The restaurant closed on Oct. 30 and its staff relocated to the Orland Park location.
Will County Transportation Workshop Coming To Manhattan Fire District
The Fire Protection District will host the workshop on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Vinyl Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery, 20 Vendors Lined Up
The popular Vinyl Market is back at Soundgrounder Brewing on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Illinois State Museum Hosts ‘Here, There’ Exhibit At Lockport Gallery
The exhibition will be on display at the Gallery until Feb. 22.
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