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Bribery Scheme | Shelters Over Capacity | Pekau Runs For Congress

Plus: new businesses coming to New Lenox, racist graffiti in Mokena and 1 person dead in a home fire.

Let's get you all caught up on the news making headlines in today's Top Southland Stories.


'We Have Dogs In Our Offices': Humane Society Reports Huge Intake

The South Suburban Humane Society has been given an increasing amount of pets for the past 5 months, and they think it's a housing issue.


Presta Cops Guilty Plea To Red Light Camera Bribery Scheme

Lou Presta resigns as mayor of Crestwood on eve of pleading guilty to bribery, misconduct and tax counts Wednesday in federal court.Passenger In Stolen SUV That Crashed Knew It Was 'Hot': Police

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1 Person Found Dead In Home Fire: Officials

Frankfort Fire Protection District found one person dead Thursday after responding to a home fire.


Liquor License Fees Could Increase Under New Tinley Park Proposal

Village officials said Tinley Park's liquor license fees haven't been reviewed in over a decade, leaving them far lower than other towns.

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Theft At Water Plant, Racist Graffiti Reported In Mokena: Police

The Mokena Department of Police is seeking public help with vandalism that happened sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.


New Businesses Coming To New Lenox

The Village of New Lenox announced three new businesses coming to town.


New Lenox Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography

New Lenox police arrested the man Thursday after an investigation that started in October.


Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Files To Run For Congress

Pekau registered a committee under the Federal Election Commission Monday afternoon to run for a seat in the new 6th District.

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