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Naked After 'Too Hot' Wings | Shooter Detained | 2 Yrs For Tax Crimes

PLUS: SS Irish Parade Guide | Motorcyclist hurt in crash | Perfect 36 on ACT | HS spring craft fair | Q of H at $326K | Charity hockey game

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 14.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 14. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, March 14.


Woman Strips, Flees After 'Too Hot' Wings At Cheesecake Factory: PD

The woman ran out of the Orland Park restaurant without paying for the food, taking her clothes off as she ran, police said.

Florida Man Accused Of Shooting Off-Duty Oak Lawn Cop Ordered Detained

Prosecutors said the employee had gone to the trucking company to confront management about a discrepancy in his paycheck.

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Burbank Businessman Handed 2-Year Prison Sentence For Tax Evasion

Abraham Kiswani, who was president of a Chicago-area security firm, failed to report $10 million in income between 2010 to 2013, feds say.


1 Injured In Crash With Car And Motorcycle: Tinley PD

A portion of 80th Avenue southbound was closed while police investigated.

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Your 2024 South Side Irish Parade Survival Guide: Know Before You Go

Everything you need to know about the South Side celebration that takes over Western Avenue on Sunday, March 17.


'A Fun Surprise': Tinley Teen, Marist Junior Lands Perfect 36 On ACT

District 146 graduate Celia Lindokken attained the perfect score this February.


144 Exhibitors Featured At Stagg Music Boosters Arts And Crafts Fair

Stagg Music Boosters' Spring Craft Fair features student performers, vendors, art, crafts, holiday decor and more March 16 and March 17.


Rollover: Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Jackpot Swells To $326,830

The Park Lawn Queen of Hearts raffle jackpot stands at $326,830 going into the March 20 drawing. Tickets are on sale now.


Orland Police & Fire, Eagles Hockey Club To Face Off For Charity

The Guns & Hoses Fly With Eagles game is set for Saturday, March 16.


Flooding Closes Portions Of 143rd Street, Will-Cook Road: Village

Standing water in the roadways will divert drivers for the time being.


South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2024 Lenten season.


Oak Forest's Hometown Heroes Program Needs Service Members' Names

The City of Oak Forest seeks names of current or former residents who are members of the U.S. Armed Forces.


Volunteers Needed For Mokena Village Clean-up Event

The cleanup event is set for Saturday, April 6. Volunteers will work on several locations throughout Mokena.

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