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Hate Crime At Hospital | Lights Display Blown Up | SWAT Barricade

ALSO: Married 51 years, they died hours apart | Bank robbed in TP | High fives for High 5 | Driver rams Walmart staff | Vintage display back

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 5.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 5. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 5.


Woman Threw Urine, Uttered Racial Slurs At Hospital Staff: NLPD

A Romeoville woman faces hate crime and battery charges after the Nov. 27 incident at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.


Tinley Man Frustrated, Baffled After Vandals Damage Lights Display

Tim Bartz was disappointed to see his lights display damaged by fireworks and eggs just after Thanksgiving.

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Barricade Situation In New Lenox Township Ends Peacefully: Sheriff

Will County Sheriff's Police were at the scene at the home in unincorporated New Lenox for hours Monday.


A Love Supreme: Beverly Couple Married 51 Years Die 12 Hours Apart

"We are all of the mindset that she took comfort knowing that she wasn't going to be leaving him behind," their son said.

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Handgun Flashed In Tinley Park Bank Robbery, Suspect At Large: FBI

The robbery happened Friday at 5 p.m., at Fifth Third Bank at 167th and Harlem.


Tinley Dad In Cancer Fight Brings Back Vintage Holiday Lights Display

Nick Schuber had to get back to his lights display, a year after a diagnosis of stage four colon cancer.


High 5 Heights Opens To High Fives

High 5 Heights, a retail and training center for students with special needs in Dist. 218's adult transition program, is open for business.


Driver Rammed Into Walmart Employees In Parking Lot: NLPD

The incident happened at the New Lenox Walmart Wednesday, Nov. 29.


Frankfort Village Board Opposes Solar Farm Proposal

The Will County Board will consider the matter later this month.


Manhattan's Round Barn Farm To Get $200K for Trail Improvements

Round Barn Farm will receive $200,000 in grant money to improve its trail system, Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week.


Symphony Orchestra Brings Sounds Of The Season To Orland Park

The Southwest Symphony Orchestra has two concerts planned for Dec. 9 and 10 in Orland Park.


Better Watch Out, Krampus Market Coming Sunday To Blue Island Beer Co.

From adorable to mysterious, local artists and makers will be sharing their passion Sunday, Dec. 10, at Blue Island Beer Co.


Opening Date Set For Oak Forest's New ALDI Store

The ALDI name returns to Oak Forest following its 2020 exit from the city limits.


Renovated Chicago Heights Space Promotes Independence, Comfort

The Sertoma Star senior living area gives residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities a sense of purpose in their own space.


Tinley American Legion Seeks Donations For Christmas With The Recruits

American Legion Post 615 has been asked to host 50 recruits on Christmas Day. They're seeking donations to make it happen.


Flossmoor Hosts Town Lightings Of Menorah, Kinara

The Village of Flossmoor invites residents to join.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 4

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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