Hidden Needle | Elf On A Shelf | K-9 Apprehends Suspect

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

NL Shop Owner Gets Creative With Elf On A Shelf — In A Balloon

LGM Balloon Decor is selling the popular holiday character but putting a new twist on the old favorite.

Family Donates Over 120 Pies To First Responders For Thanksgiving

Dave Shalabi and his 2 daughters, Lana and Yasmeen, spent their holiday break delivering pies to police, firefighters and township workers.

Needle Found Hidden On Gas Pump Handle In Chicago Ridge: Police

When the man went to squeeze the trigger on the gas handle, a needle with a white substance stuck him in the hand, police said.

Rob Cruz To Formally Announce Run In IL-06 Republican Primary

Embattled D229 school board member Robert Cruz plans to formally announce his candidacy in the IL-06 GOP primary Dec. 3 at Cork and Kerry.

Fifth Student Charged In School Bomb, Shooting Threats

A fifth student from Oak Lawn Community High School is charged with disorderly conduct for threatening to blow up the school, police said.

Police, K-9 Arrest Man Driving Wanted Car From Vehicle Thefts

According to Orland Park police officials, the car suspected in multiple car thefts across the south suburbs last week has been located.

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