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Mom Of 4 Remembered | Emmett Till Memorialized | Jury Duty Scam

PLUS: Sobriety leads to new passion | Volunteers needed for Fall Fest | Flipside marks 1 year | Tinley PD hiring | Finalist for Gov's award

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 27.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, July 27. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, July 27.


Family Honors Legacy Of Mom Of 4, Stagg HS Alum

April Glays, 34, moved away and followed an unlikely path to a unique life—one her family hopes to preserve for her sons after her death.


Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Established By Biden

"Darkness and nihilism can hide much, but they erase nothing," President Joe Biden said during ceremony honoring the civil rights figures.

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'Hardest Thing I've Done': Sobriety Leads Orland Native To New Passion

Mahoney, 30, was watching his life crumble to alcoholism, one day at a time. He went sober, and found a new life path.


Will County Sheriff Warns Of Missed Jury Duty Warrant Scam

A phone scam involves a call warning citizens that they've missed jury duty and have a warrant out for their arrest.

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Tinley Park PD Hiring Lateral Patrol Officer

Applications will be accepted through August 16.


'A Wild Ride': Flipside Brewing Owner Grateful, Amped After 1 Year

The brewery will celebrate its first anniversary with a bash Saturday, July 29. Owner Erik Pizer talks successes and hurdles in year one.


Frankfort Fall Fest Volunteers Needed

The festival, held by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, is held over Labor Day weekend, which is Sept. 2-Sept. 4.


Loyola Medicine Set To Open New Tinley Park Ambulatory Care Center

A ribbon cutting will be held Satuday, July 29 at the new medical building, 17901 S. La Grange Rd.


Man Uses Fake Money To Buy Gift Card At Walgreens In Palos Hills: Cops

When the man tried to purchase a second gift card, he fled the store when the associate questioned the validity of the money, police said.


Flossmoor's 'Plant The Gem' Named Governor’s Hometown Award Finalist

Plant the Gem is in the running for the award. A team will present at the Illinois State Fair to contend for it.


Motown Sound Sets Tone For Worth Township Foundation Party

Boogie the night away Wednesday, Aug. 16, with the Worth Township Foundation featuring the Motown Reflections Revue.

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