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No Foul Play In Death | Man Tied Up In Home Invasion | Robbery Charges

ALSO: Robber cashed in stolen lottery tix | Man stole coach's backpack | Driver cited in rollover | New café a nod to culture | Plow tracker

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 11. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 11.


No Foul Play In Death Of Missing Crete Man, 18: Will County Sheriff

Samuel N. Green had been missing several days when his body was found Sunday near his home in unincorporated Crete.


Home Invasion Suspects Posed As Uber Eats Driver, Zip-tied Homeowner: Kankakee Co. Sheriff

The home invasion happened in rural Kankakee. The three suspects stole cash, electronics, and several firearms, the sheriff's office said.

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Charges Announced In Palos Heights 7-Eleven Attempted Armed Robbery

Two of the three participants are facing felony charges of attempted armed robbery of a convenience store, Palos Heights police said.


2nd Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stolen Lottery Tickets Cashed In: New Lenox PD

A second suspect in the Jan. 10 robbery and burglary at the Food N' Fuel in New Lenox was arrested Thursday, police said.

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Crestwood Man, 48, Arrested After Stealing Cheerleading Coach's Bag: Oak Forest Police

The theft happened Jan. 19 at Oak Forest High School, police said. An arrest was made on Feb. 5.


Driver In I-57 Rollover Crash Sunday Cited For DUI: State Police

The 24-year-old Chicago man suffered serious injuries in the crash, Illinois State Police said.


Dozens Of Suburban Candidates To Speak Sunday At AADC Brunch And Forum

The Arab American Democracy Coalition will host a brunch and forum for suburban candidates Sunday, Feb. 16, at Niko's Banquets.


Stitched With Love, CPD Quilt To Be Raffled Off At Pancake Breakfast

Mt. Greenwood resident Jean Ricker has donated a quilt hand-stitched from CPD T-Shirts to be raffled off Feb. 23 at 'Get Behind The Vest.'


New Oak Forest Café A Culture-Inspired, Bright Addition To Cicero Ave.

Café de Miro is owned by Turkey natives Botan, Apo, and Fatos Alagoz. The Oak Forest café is one of several of the family's ventures.


Where Are Plows, Where Are They Going Next? Track Orland Park Snowplows

Find out where snowplows are in real time using the Village's snowplow tracker.


Frankfort Chamber Announces Scholarship Program for LW East Seniors

The deadline to submit applications is March 6.


Frankfort Chamber Plans 2nd Leadership In Style Fashion Show

Women from the community will be highlighted as they strut the runway, showing styles from Frankfort's local boutiques and salons.


Lockport Approves Interim City Attorney

Sonni Choi Williams has served as the City's in-house attorney since 2017, and has been appointed as a circuit judge.


Tickets On Sale Now For New Lenox Lions Club Garden Party Fashion Show

The fashion show fundraiser is set for Sunday, March 30 at VFW Post 9545.


Applications Open For Manhattan's Banner Program To Honor Veterans

The application period is Feb. 15 through April 15.


Sip, Sample And Savor At Evergreen Park Library Fundraiser

The Evergreen Park Library Foundation will host a sip and sample party Saturday, Feb. 22, featuring wine, live music, raffles and bites.

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