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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 24.

2 Masked Robbers Plunder Mobile Phone Store, Zip Tie Employees: OLPD

Oak Lawn police said a pair of masked robbers made off with $7,000 cash and 90 electronic devices at the AT&T mobile phone store.

Shots Fired At Car In Traffic: Flossmoor Police

The incident happened late Monday afternoon, police said.

'It Came Out Of The Sky': Driver Hit By Cement Feels Lucky To Be Alive

A woman whose car was hit by a piece of cement while she was driving in Orland Park says she is grateful that the outcome wasn't worse.

World War II Hero Returns Home To South Side 80 Years After Death

MIA 80 years, USAAF 1st Lt. Edward McGuire will get a hero's welcome home to the South Side, where he will be buried with military honors.

Schools Close In Bridgeview, Hickory Hills Due To Anti-Arab Threats

Extra patrols are being placed around Hickory Hills Head Start and the all-girl Islamic Aqsa School after receiving "violent" threats.

'Shadow Figure' Caught On Camera On Archer Avenue Ghost Tour

Is it the "Weeping Lady of Archer Woods Cemetery?" Guests captured possible apparitions on their phones during a Graveside Paranormal tour.

'A Great Ride': Former OP Police Chief Honored By Station Dedication

Former Orland Park Police Chief, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy fought tears as he thanked the Village for naming the station after him.

Fight Crime By Giving Orland PD Security Camera Access: New Program

Business and homeowners in Orland Park can allow police access to their surveillance footage, in a new initiative.

Suds And Screams Back At Haunted Car Wash In Orland Park

Tunnel of Terror returns to Tommy's Express Car Wash in Orland Park Oct. 27–29.

42nd Annual Candlelight House Walk Planned For December

The event is the historical society's largest fundraiser of the year, and features five "magnificently decorated" Frankfort homes.

Skeptical Beaver, Spider At Work Among Izaak Walton Calendar Winners

Winning images to be featured in the 2024 Izaak Walton Preserve Calendar have been announced.

80 Scarecrows Invade New Lenox Village Commons

The Scarecrow Stroll is up for all to see, but get there before Nov. 2.

Lincoln-Way East Football Advances To First Round Of Playoffs

The game will be played at Lincoln-Way East, at 6 p.m. on Friday.

LTHS Football Advances To First Round Of Playoffs

The game will be played at Maine South, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.