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Abandoned Baby: Newborn Girl Left in Field Hours After Birth

An hours-old baby girl was found in a field.

L-W Central Student, 14, Posted Clown Threat as Joke: Sheriff

A 14-year-old Lincoln-Way Central student was just kidding when he posted an Instagram photo alluding to upcoming violence at the school, Will County Sheriff's police said Tuesday.

Worth Man Describes Encounter With Creepy, Horn-Honking Clown

A man described his disturbing encounter Monday evening with a creepy, horn-honking clown in Worth.

Deadly Heroin Additive Found in Will County

A deadly heroin additive has found its way into Will County.

FBI 2015 Report Shows Crime Down in Oak Lawn

In 2015, Oak Lawn saw 71 violent crimes, compared to the 90 reported in 2014.

Southland Model Railroad Show Chugs Into Richards High School

Whether you’re a model train aficionado, remember your first Lionel train set, or are looking for something fun to do with your kids or grandkids this weekend, you don’t want to miss the 14th annual Southland Model Railroad Show at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn.

105 Stagg HS students recognized through AP Scholar Awards

One hundred five students at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams.

Oak Lawn Man Gives Back with Reminiscing Programs

Larry Bergnach has been a speaker with FreeSpeakers.org since 2005, and he has given more than 200 free talks for the pro bono speakers bureau.

L-W Central Student Selected for Elite Marching Band

A Lincoln-Way Central senior has been selected to step into an elite, televised spotlight.

Arrowhead Ales Big Winner at Pints & Pork Challenge

Despite strong competition, New Lenox’s Arrowhead Ales emerged the clear winner, claiming seven trophies at the Pints & Pork Challenge in Manhattan Saturday.

Homeless Veteran Gets New Start with Fully Furnished Home

Another formerly homeless veteran has found a place to call her own.

Gun Range Now Open in Oak Forest

A long-awaited addition to the Oak Forest business community has finally debuted.

WATCH: Man Hitches Ride on the Outside of a Red Line Train

Titled "Crazy Ass," Michael Neas shared an 8-second video on YouTube on Wednesday that shows a man clinging to a Red Line train doors, his chest pressed against the outside window, as the rail car chugs along.

2016 Guide to the Southland's Best Halloween Yard Displays

We, in the south suburbs, embrace our neighbors who deck their lawns with zombie graveyards, body parts and insane clown posse’s for Halloween. If you’re looking for a break from creepy clowns, Patch rounded up the most frightening yard displays, created by some of the Southland’s most creative and imaginative exterior decorates.

Oak Lawn Realtor Puts Up Truck Trailer for Collateral in Murder-for-Hire Plot: FBI

An Oak Lawn real estate executive angry over having to pay $900,000 in court litigation is accused of trying to hire a hit man to murder the attorney and an another relative, a federal complaint said.

Trooper Pulls K9 Partner to Safety When Parolee Tries to Mow Them Down: Prosecutor

A convicted felon aimed his car and accelerated toward an Illinois State Trooper and his K9 partner assisting Evergreen Park police in a search, prosecutors said.

Lemont Man Nabbed in Residential, Car Burglaries: Cops

Lemont police on Wednesday arrested a man believed to be responsible for several residential burglaries and burglaries to vehicles in the area.

Armed Robbers Used Dating Site to Find Victims: Police

A trio of armed robbers used a dating website to lure their victims to meeting spots in the Washington Heights neighborhood and then hold them up.

Darrell Ward Honored at the Tinley Park Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Illinois

The Late Darrell Ward from the television show Ice Road Truckers will be remembered at the Special Olympics Illinois Truck Convoy in Tinley Park this weekend.

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