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Robber Shot Dead By Own Gun | Man Fatally Struck By Car | Home(coming) For The Holiday

ALSO: Gang members linked to murders | Driver in fatal hit-and-run sought | 2 killed in crash | Teen milled in shooting | Man's body found

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 23.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 23. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Dec. 23.


Man, 35, Dies After Shot By Own Gun In Struggle With Homeowner During Attempted Break-In: Police

The incident happened Sunday evening. The gun was discharged during a physical struggle between the men, police said.


Man, 30, Fatally Struck By Car While Walking In Roadway: Hazel Crest Police

Police had been called for a well-being check for the man prior to him being hit.

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Manhattan Man's Military Homecoming A Sprinkle Of Holiday Magic For Family

Mason Fowler had been deployed with the Army National Guard for nearly a year—but he made it back in time for Christmas.


6 'Faceworld' Gang Members Indicted In Conspiracy Tied To 13 Murders, Carjackings, Assaults: Feds

Members used threats and intimidation, posting on social media to taunt rivals and boast about murders, authorities said.

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Public's Help Sought In ID'ing Driver Involved In Deadly Morgan Park Hit And Run: Police

A Jeep Grand Cherokee said to have fatally struck two pedestrians on Marshfield early Sunday morning has been recovered, Chicago police say.


2 Killed In Head-On Crash On Manhattan Road: Will County Sheriff

The two-car crash happened on Manhattan Road near Cherry Hill Road Thursday evening, authorities said.


Country Club Hills Man, 18, ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hazel Crest Shooting: Medical Examiner

Police believe three men were all shot in the same incident Wednesday. No one is in custody.


String Of Smash And Grab Retails Burglaries Reported On South, North Sides

At least nine retail burglaries were reported in a two-day span in Morgan Park, Kenwood, Printer's Row and Evergreen Park, CPD said.


'Life Became Heavy For Our Sweet Boy' Says Family Of Missing Justice Man Found Dead

Authorities confirm the body of a deceased male found Saturday in Willow Springs is a 21-year-old Justice man reported missing on Nov. 11.


PAWS Tinley Park Christmas Memory Tree A Tribute To Special Pets & People

The tree recognizing the people and pets who have touched people's lives is on display in front of the shelter.


Local Restaurants, Amateur Cooks Invited To Compete In Frankfort's Chili Cook-Off

The Village said local cooks will showcase their best chili recipes, serve samples to event attendees, and compete for top honors.


Bolingbrook Pantry Receiving Funds Via State's 'Missing Money' Program

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state.

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