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Southland Week In Review
Southland Week In Review (Patch Graphic)

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Suspects In 2022 Oak Lawn Home Invasion Arrested In Texas, Chicago
The last of the suspects in a violent home invasion of an elderly woman in March 2022 are now in custody, one after a car chase in Texas.

A Day In The Life Of A Traveling Reptile Show
Oak Lawn-native Dave DiNaso finds success in reptiles. He's also the only guy in Downers Grove who has an alligator swimming in his basement.

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Mayor Candidate Vallas Refutes Report Questioning Chicago Residency
The campaign for mayoral candidate Paul Vallas insists that the former CPS CEO meets city residency requirements despite Palos Heights home.

Basking In The Sun, Grandma's Farm And Window Visitor: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

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Frankfort's Allegretti Savors Journey, Third Super Bowl Experience
Former Lincoln-Way East star Nick Allegretti is eyeing his second Super Bowl title in four years and says he takes nothing for granted.

Nolan Sexton Tops 1,000 Career Points For Evergreen Park Mustangs Basketball
Only a junior, the Mustangs star reached the milestone during a Jan. 27 home game against Hillcrest.

Probe Into Will Co. Deputy's Actions At Mokena School Not Yet Complete
Edward Goewey remains on leave amid an investigation into his disturbing the peace at St. Mary's Catholic School.

Homewood Walmart To Close Permanently
Homewood's Walmart location will close by mid-March, the chain told village officials Wednesday.

OMGPD

'Unclear' If Man Displayed Weapon When Shot By Police: COPA
Chicago Man Charged In South Side Robbery Spree
Check Mailed From Bridgeview Post Office Made Out To Another Payee
South Side Residents, Businesses Alerted To Package Theft Pattern
Man Recorded Women In Bolingbrook IKEA Bathroom: Police
'Bored' Will Co. Inmate Faces Charges After Damaging Sprinkler: Cops
'Ruse' Burglaries On The Rise In Mokena, Lincoln-Way Corridor: Police
Chicago Resident Gets 88 Months In Prison For Romance Scam: Feds
False Report Of Threat Leads To Hard Lockdown At Sandburg HS: PD
ATF To Assist In Investigation Of Chicago Heights Warehouse Fire
Homewood Police Warn Of Mail Theft, Check Washing
Manhattan's K-9 Cop Scores First, 'Major' Drug Bust
Arrest Made In Gunfire Exchange During Attempted Carjacking: Midlo PD
Manhattan Teen Still Missing: Will County Sheriff
Increase Of Ruse Burglaries Reported: Will County Sheriff

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Danny Golden Honorary Grand Marshal Of Archer Ave. St. Patrick Parade
Love Is In The Air At The Oak Lawn Public Library's RomCom
CPS Holds Job Fair For Paraprofessionals, Substitute Teachers
Alsip Fire Department Actively Recruiting Firefighter/Paramedics
Chicago Mayoral, Suburban Candidates To Appear At AADC Forum
Mayor Straz To Deliver State Of The City Address To Chamber
Capuano Classic 4 on 4 Hockey Tournament Signing Up Teams of 12
2 Tapped To Fill Vacancies on Moraine Valley Community College Board
SXU Hosts 'An Evening with the Artist: Black Odyssey'
Registration Open for 2023 Ridge Run And Memorial Day Parade
Hickory Creek Brewing Celebrates Grand Re-opening
Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready For Your Pierogi Orders For Easter
Crisis Center For South Suburbia Annual Gala To Be A 'Royal Ball'
2 Kids, 2 Stories, Few Answers: D153 Parents Call For Transparency
OFHS Bengals Leave It All On Floor, Come Home Cheer State Champs
Senator Secures $250K To Help Beloved Tinley Social Services Agency
Oak Forest Rotary Club To Lead 14th Annual Fleadh Parade
Her Son Injured At D153 School, Mom Says 'We Have To Do A Better Job'
43 Cats Up For Adoption At Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue Event
Hike 3 Longest Trails In Will County During Preserve Challenge
Summit Hill D161 Teacher Named South Suburbs Teacher Of The Year
Rezoning Approved For Townhome Development In Frankfort
Lincoln-Way East Captures Cheerleading State Championship

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 6
Irene C. Koenig
Barbara Jane Kimmer Bonomo

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