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Wife Stabbed To Death | Father, Son Drown | Nude Man Punches Cop Car | Child Porn Arrest

ALSO: Smash-and-grabs at bar, liquor store | Shelter dog finally goes home | Burglar nabbed | Drug, firearm bust | Tinley Block Party lineup

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 8.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 8. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, July 8.


Man, 55, Charged In Worth Domestic Homicide, Victim ID'd

Cook County State's Attorney approves first-degree murder charge for a 55-year-old Worth man, in what cops say is a domestic homicide.


Lockport Son, Joliet Father Drown In Lake Michigan In Indiana: Officials

Conservation officers and National Park Rangers responded to a reported active water rescue on the lake near Dune Acres, officials said.

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'Nude, Agitated' Man Stops Traffic, Punches Door And Window Of Cop Car: NLPD

The incident happened the afternoon of July 2 at Washington Street and Wintree Lane.


New Lenox Bar, Mokena Liquor Store Hit In Back-To-Back Smash-And-Grabs: Police

JBD White Horse Inn and The Cave Wine & Spirits in Mokena were both targeted in the burglaries, police said.

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Child Porn Charges For Tinley Park Man, 26: PD

The man was the target of a long-term investigation, police said.


'It's Our Yoda': 1,000 Days Later, Adored Mokena Shelter Dog Goes Home

Finding Yoda a home was tricky, but NAWS Humane Society of Mokena didn't give up until he walked out their door for the last time.


South Holland Woman, 32, Stole $18K In Rent, Gets 2 Years In Prison

The woman also admitted to getting $41,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans by lying about owning a business.


Mother Of 15-Year-Old Amira Nairat Killed In 2019 Hit-And-Run Crash Shares Her Anguish

Roza Dawud, mother of Amira Nairat, a Richards student killed by a drunken driver, shares her story at her daughter's street sign dedication.


Lemont Man Charged After Federal Drug, Firearm Investigation: U.S. Attorney

Khiry Strickland, of Lemont, is charged with federal drug conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.


Bridgeview Man Nabbed In Oak Lawn After Burglary In Progress

Oak Lawn police said the man broke a window at a residence and then stole items out of a vehicle.


Orland Village Board, Police Leadership Lock In Contract After 2 Years Without One

The agreement was approved during the board's July 7 meeting, the Village announced.


World Fair US Featuring Cuisine, Culture And Art Comes To SeatGeek Stadium

Explore tastes and culture from six continents at the World Fair US, July 7 through July 28, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.


Volunteer At Marist's Southside Summer Fest And Get 1 Free Ticket And A T-Shirt

Marist High School is seeking volunteers to help with the 2025 Southside Summer Fest on July 19.


New Downtown Lemont Restaurant Offers Classic Asian Dishes

For its menu, Wok'd will be offering lots of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as some classic cocktails.


Band Lineup, Food Vendors Set For Tinley Park Block Party 2025

This year's Block Party July 19–20 moves to Harmony Square, set for its grand opening just the day before.


Cook Co. Sheriff Warns Of Phone Scam Threatening Arrest

The caller threatens to arrest the individual unless they deposit money at a Cook County Jail kiosk.


Registration Open For Village's Veterans Golf Classic

The golf outing will be held Tuesday, August 26 at Silver Lake Country Club.


Flossmoor Native, Violinist Returns For Fundraiser Concert

Katelyn Hoag will play a concert July 26 at Flossmoor Community Church.


A Flurry in July: Tinley Park’s Coolest Artisan Market Returns

Local artists and big flavors shine at Tinley's Flurry Artisan Market on Sunday, July 13 at Hailstorm Brewing.


Live Music, Food Trucks, Shopping Set For Debut 'Bites, Brews And Blues' In Orland Park

The first-ever Bites, Brews and Blues is coming to Orland Park Crossing on July 19, organized by the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce.

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