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ALSO: 2 cars torched | Shots fired, home hit | Suburban man taken by ICE | Missing man safe | Wrestler's surreal moment | Burger spot closes

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 22.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 22. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 22.

Sexual Predator, 61, Used Key Fob Hidden Camera, Had 'Dozens' Of Videos Of Kids: New Lenox PD

The Joliet man was arrested July 18 after police said he took photos of kids using a hidden camera on a key fob.


Man, 22, Stabbed Multiple Times At Charity Picnic, 1 Person In Custody: Oak Forest PD

The incident happened Sunday night in the 5900 block of 147th Street, police said Monday.

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Orland DMV 'Needs To Go,' Trustee Says, But Sec Of State Calls Closing 'Huge Disservice'

The DMV operating out of the Township building poses many risks and issues, some trustees argued.


2 Vehicles Torched on Harlem Avenue, Palos Hills Police Are Investigating

Palos Hills police assisted the North Palos Fire Protection District when two vehicles appeared to set on fire last Friday.

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Shots Fired, Home Hit By Gunfire: Homewood Police

The shots fired call came in just before 6 p.m. Monday, police said.


Bolingbrook Man Taken Into ICE Custody After Kane County Courthouse Appearance: Reports

Orlando Manriquez-Valdivia, 38, was still listed in ICE custody as of Monday, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.


Missing Bourbonnais Man, 19, Found Safe: Police

The man was last seen July 17 and was believed to be in the Joliet area July 18, police said. He was found July 21.


$5,000 Stolen From Car Of Joey's Red Hots Employee: NLPD

The burglary to motor vehicle happened behind the restaurant Sunday around 11:30 p.m., police said.


'Eerie And Eclectic' Creations Coming To Summerween Market At Tinley Park Brewery

The Summerween Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, July 26.


Burger Restaurant Closes Bolingbrook Location

The restaurant opened its Bolingbrook location in 2022, serving burgers, chicken sandwiches and pizzas.


‘Surreal’ Moment As Manhattan Wrestler Wins Gold For Team USA

After back-to-back state titles, Will Denny defeated wrestlers from around the world at the Pan-American Wrestling Championship in Peru.


Classic Cars On Display At First United Methodist Church Of Oak Lawn Family Cruise Night

First United Methodist Church in Oak Lawn is hosting a family community cruise night, July 24. No registration fee for exhibitors.


Tinley Park's Harmony Square Ready To Shine: PHOTOS

Officials celebrated the grand opening of the downtown plaza on Friday, July 18.


LTHS Students Earn Accolades At SkillsUSA Nationals

Seven students represented LTHS on the national stage.


Orland Park PD Ramps Up Patrols For 'Speed Awareness Day'

The Orland Park police department is one of more than 300 state, county, and local agencies participating in the July 23 effort.


Pulaski Road Resurfacing Set For August In Oak Lawn And Alsip: IDOT

IDOT will begin a street resurfacing project and ADA enhancements on Pulaski Road in Oak Lawn and Alsip starting Aug. 1, weather permitting.


Mokena PD Ramps Up Patrols For 'Speed Awareness Day'

The Mokena police department is one of more than 300 state, county, and local agencies participating in the July 23 effort.

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