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Fatal Crash Charges | Pastor Wants Ties Cut | Priest Dies At 101

ALSO: Services for slain student | $23.75M lotto ticket on south side | Head cop out of one spot, into another | Pints and Pork challenge!

The Southland's top stories for Sept. 26
The Southland's top stories for Sept. 26 (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Tuesday, Sept. 26.


Joliet Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charges In 2022 Homer Glen Crash

Haramija faces 5 counts of aggravated DUI, 6 counts of reckless homicide in crash that killed two people.


Orland Pastor In Trump GA Case Seeks Separation From Co-Defendants

Representation for Stephen C. Lee want his case pulled from the collection of 18 co-defendants, and to remain linked only to 2.

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Funeral Arrangements Set For Evergreen Park's 'Father Al'

Visitation will be held Wednesday for Most Holy Redeemer's Fr. Albert Adamich, who died last week at 101. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday.


Services Set For Slain Hillcrest High School Freshman

Arrangements have been made for Marshawn Mitchell, 14, who died after being shot while leaving his high school's homecoming game Sept. 15.

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Departing Tinley Park Police Chief Sworn In To New Chief Role

Tinley Park Police Chief Matthew Walsh was sworn in Monday to be the next chief in Indian Head Park, Illinois.


$23.75M Lottery Ticket Sold At South Side Gas Station

The ticket was the second-largest jackpot in more than seven years and earned the owner of a Roseland BP Station a bonus of $237,000.


Manhattan Man Airlifted, Charged With DUI After Crash: Sheriff

A 51-year-old Manhattan man faces several charges after apparently losing control of his truck early Sunday in Manhattan Township.


Manhattan's Pints And Pork Teams To Pit Brews, BBQ In Taste Battle

Pints and Porks is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 in the parking lot of St. Joseph School in Manhattan.


Village To Host Purple Heart Recipient, Author Israel Del Toro

The signing event for the renowned veteran's recent book will be held at New Lenox Village Hall Saturday, Sept. 30.


Beverly's Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Mines Gold With Little Wing

The local brewery was one of two Illinois breweries to capture a gold medal at the American Beer Festival with an award-winning Pilsener.


Oak Lawn Public Library Prepares For Second Annual Adult Spelling Bee

Local spellers will pit their spelling skills against other area residents for bragging rights at the second annual competition October 7.


Oak Lawn's Fall Family Fest Doubles In Size, Offers Free Fun

The annual event, hosted by the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce, had 400 attendees and ran smoothly thanks to volunteers' efforts.


Hickory Creek Softball Wins State Championship

In the state championship, Frankfort defeated Barrington's Prairie 12-4.


Tinley Park Residents To Pay More For Trash Removal

A 3.5-percent increase from Homewood Disposal Services will kick in Oct. 1.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of September 25

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.


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