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Woman Shot Over Social Media | 1 Killed In Crash | Fake Bomb Threat

PLUS: Teens caught on camera trying to steal car | New roof, good news for family in cancer fight | AG wants theft-prone cars recalled

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 20.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, April 20. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, April 20.


Man Shoots Woman Over Instagram Birthday Wish From Ex: Police

A Dolton man was charged Wednesday after a violent scene unfolded following the man's discovery of a message on social media.


Fake Bomb Threat Called In To Homewood-Flossmoor HS: Officials

A bomb threat called in to the school early Wednesday was determined to be unfounded, the Village said.

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1 Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash Tuesday: Homewood PD

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon in the 17800 block of Halsted Street.


Teens Caught On Security Camera Trying To Steal Car: Tinley PD

The homeowner was at work early Wednesday when he witnessed the boys, 14 and 15, smash his car window via security camera.

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Hyundais, Kia Messed With In Palos Hills: Reports

Hyundais and a Kia were damaged and/or stolen from apartment complex community parking lots in Palos Hills.


Recall 'Theft-Prone' Hyundais, Kias: Illinois Attorney General To Feds

Kwame Raoul claims the automakers have not done enough to keep vehicles from being stolen as they have been across Chicago and the suburbs.


Driver Rolls SUV, Hits School Bus: Manhattan PD

The crash happened in Manhattan at Smith and Nelson roads Thursday morning.


Tinley Park Family In Cancer Battle Gets New Roof, Good News

Thanks to a nonprofit, a Tinley family was given a sorely needed new roof, as their son, 6, fights cancer and the family catches its breath.


'Little Place That Felt Like Home': New Lenox's Songbird Café Closes

The local breakfast and lunch staple shuttered its spot in New Lenox on April 15.


Flossmoor Strikes A Chord With Guitarist, Inspires Him To Open Up Shop

Kyle Asche, who's lived in Flossmoor for nearly 10 years, so loves the town he decided to embark on a local business venture there.


Lockport Will Terminate Waste Water Agreement With Homer Glen In 2030

The agreement for waste water services began in 2018.


Violins From Holocaust To Be Featured In Illinois Philharmonic Finale

Partnership with Violins of Hope hosted by JCC Chicago gives historic violins another chance to sing, with the IPO.

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