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1 Shot, Suspect Flees | Beloved Bar Demolished | Q of Hearts At $358K

PLUS: Mokena PD hiring | New veterans banner program | Ticket sales for Smokey Robinson in NL | New plan for Tinley | Clothing bazaar

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 28.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 28. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 28.


Man Shot Inside Car In Oak Forest, Police Investigating

The shooting happened Tuesday in the 15000 block of Parkside Avenue, police said.


Photos: Downtown Tinley Park's Teehan's Tavern Torn Down

Demolition of the 171-year-old building took place Wednesday, with little remaining other than memories and debris.

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8 Of Clubs: Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over To $358,810

It was another rollover in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle which has reached a staggering $358,810. Tickets on sale for April 3.


Mokena Police Hiring Lateral Officers

The application deadline is April 24.

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Ticket Sale Date Set For Smokey Robinson At New Lenox Commons

Smokey Robinson will be the first act in the Village's newly named Summer Concert Series. New Lenox residents can purchase tickets soon.


Applications Open For Manhattan's Banner Program To Honor Veterans

Applications must be in by April 30. There are a limited number of positions available.


Tinley Begins Work On New Comprehensive Plan, April 1 Open House Set

Residents are invited to attend the kick-off, open house meeting on Monday, April 1.

Orland Planned Parenthood Expands To Meet Increased Demand

The Orland Park Planned Parenthood location at 144th and LaGrange Road saw 3,000 patients last year, and that's expected to increase.


Golf for Good: Crisis Center Outing Benefits Domestic Violence Victims

Proceeds go to Crisis Center for South Suburbia, an essential resource for victims of domestic violence in the south suburbs. Spots limited.


Frankfort Mayor's 'Pierogis, Stogies And Polkas' Set For April 9

The popular fundraiser will again be held at CD&ME in Frankfort.


Water Damage Closes Manhattan Township Historical Society Museum

The museum is closed for repairs until further notice, staff said.


Free Eid Clothing Bazaar Offered At Green Hills Library

Green Hills Public Library District is hosting a free Eid Clothing Bazaar Friday, April 5. Clothing donations accepted through March 30.


SXU Screens Award-Winning Domestic Violence Documentary, Hosts Panel

Saint Xavier University will screen "This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep," Monday, April 8, featuring keynote speaker Sheriff Tom Dart.

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