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Uber Driver Pistol-Whipped, Carjacked | Man, 74, Beaten | Shots Fired

PLUS: Jewel shines on suburban stage | Moving Wall memorial coming to Manhattan | Golfers needed for fundraiser | Vehicle stickers nixed

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

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


Uber Driver Pistol-Whipped, Robbed, Carjacked In New Lenox: PD

The driver was waiting to pick up a passenger early Tuesday morning, police said.


2 Accused Of Beating Up Elderly Man, Driving Through Crash Scene: Cops

The two men beat and robbed an elderly man at a gas station in Oak Lawn and slammed into another car in Burbank fleeing the scene, cops say.

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Shots Fired In Oak Forest Apartment, Man In Mental Health Crisis: PD

A man was taken into custody after firing shots inside an Oak Forest apartment Sunday evening, police said Monday.


BMO Harris Bank In Frankfort Robbed, Police Searching For Suspects

Authorities said two men entered the bank with guns and demanded money before fleeing in a dark blue Dodge Challenger.

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Jewel Shines, Croons To Thousands At New Lenox Triple Play

Singer/songwriter Jewel took the stage at the New Lenox Commons Saturday, June 17, in the second show of the Triple Play concert series.


Moving Wall, Healing Field Of Honor On Display Soon In Manhattan

The Moving Wall display, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, will be on display June 30–July 5.


Orland Park Does Away With Vehicle Stickers

Orland Park residents will not have to buy a new vehicle sticker once the current one expires June 30.


Sponsors, Golfers Still Needed For Grid Iron Classic In Orland Park

The June 22 outing is a fundraiser for the Sandburg High School and Orland Park Pioneer football programs.


Maddog Strong Foundation Holds Annual 5K, 10K

The race begins and ends at Lincoln-Way North High School, and will also educate on organ donation.


Deadline To Buy Oak Forest Vehicle Stickers Approaching

Oak Forest residents must purchase and display vehicle stickers by June 30.


Big Rides, Music, Food, Fireworks At Burbank Party In The Park

Make some noise at Burbank’s Party In the Park June 22 through June 25 at Narragansett Park.


Blocks of Shopping, Tons of Fun Offered At Hickory Hills Street Fair

The 42nd Hickory Hills Street Fair kicks off June 24 to June 25, offering rides, music, food, beer and blocks of handmade arts and crafts.


Free Chamber Night With The Illinois Philharmonic Set For July 19

The performance will be held July 19 in Flossmoor.


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