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Girl, 2, Dies After Store Display Falls On Her At Orland Mall
A 2-year-old girl died Tuesday at Orland Square Mall after a store display fell and hit her on her head.
ALSO: Toddler Who Died In Orland Mall Store Identified As Harvey Girl
Anti-Racist March Planned In Mt. Greenwood, Beverly/Morgan Park
Activists will march against hate along 111th Street and Western Avenue before holding a rally at Beverly Park.
Orland Police Nab 3 Arizona Men In Record Heroin Bust
Orland Park police stopped nearly 3 kilos of heroin from hitting the streets after they arrested three Arizona men August 24.
Orland Mayor Calls On State's Attorney Foxx 'To Get Act Together'
Mayor Pekau commended Orland police's record drug bust, but said the legal system nearly failed the public. Foxx's office begged to differ.
Break-In At Tinley Food Pantry: 'It Did Not Break Our Spirits'
The community rallied around Together We Cope after someone tried to break in last week. "It did not break our spirits," an employee said.
Congressional Candidate Calls For Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Abe Matthew seeks the Illinois Congressional seat held by Dan Lipinski.
Parents Seek Answers In Death Of Orland Man Hit By School Bus
Michael Mietus of Orland Park died Aug. 16, four days after he was hit by the mirror of a school bus. His parents are looking for answers.
Oak Forest Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting Tuesday
Oak Forest police are investigating a road rage shooting that happened on 159th Street Tuesday afternoon.
Dukes Drive-in To Close After 44 Years On Harlem
Bud Dukes, owner of the beloved Dukes Italian beef drive-in, says he plans to reopen soon at another location in the area.
Car Show Canceled, Roads Closed Due To Gas Leak In Lemont
A construction company hit an unmarked gas line in downtown Lemont.
Columnist Ray Hanania's Stand-Up, Politics Act Hits Orland, Palos
Columnist Ray Hanania brings his political insight and unusual stand-up act to libraries in Orland and Palos in September.
Mokena Approves Baseball, Softball Training Facility
The facility will teach hitting, fielding and throwing, and an average class size would be between 12 to 30 students.
Forgot School Bus Laws? Homewood Police's Video Will Remind You
If a school bus stops on a 2-way road, what should drivers do? Forgot? Homewood police's video will help you remember and avoid a ticket.
Free Labor Day Things To Do In The South Suburbs
Looking for free Labor Day weekend fun? We've got concerts, picnics, and reminder of the holiday's origins (if you head to the South Side.)

SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:

Wow! Sleek $1.7 Million Mansion For Glam Family On The Go
Active? Love to entertain? Check out this $1.7 million-mansion in Orland. Think decked-out pool, two workout rooms and a kitchen to die for.
Pool, Deck Behind English Charmer In North Beverly
This home at 90th and Leavitt has french windows and a wood-burning fireplace.

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• Repeat Offender Stole More Than $1,000 In Alcohol: Frankfort Cops
• Couple Threatened With Knife While Fishing On Pleasure Lake: Cops
• Man Charged After Sexually Harassing Employee: New Lenox Police
• Post Office Backpack Posed No Threat To Tinley Park: Officials
• Domestic Battery, Cosmetics Stolen: New Lenox Police Reports
• 'Suspicious Activity' Reported At Bus Stop In Palos Township
• Teen Charged In Burbank Carjacking
• Woman Removed Kicking and Spitting At Worth Police: Cops
• Man Charged With Kidnapping, Robbing Two Teens In Oak Forest
• Steger Students Safe After Reports Of Suspicious Man: Officials
• Bikes, Lawn Mowers Stolen From North Beverly Garages
• Third Rabid Bat Found In Frankfort
• Drug Possession, DUI: Lemont Arrests

WORTH A LOOK

• Orland Park Man Delivers Smiles of Joy to Children with Cancer
• Annual Pirate Pub Crawl Planned In Lemont
• Look Inside The New Evergreen Park Community Center: Photos
• Frankfort, Mokena TRIAD Plans Health Expo
• Dist. 146 Debuts $20M School Additions As Kids Head Back To Class
• Teachers Union Rejects Latest Offer From D124
• Former Egg & I Restaurant Becomes Family-Owned Stacks
• Area Man Has Lifesaving Heart Surgery at Silver Cross
• Lincoln-Way Central Alumna Selected For Bowling All-American Team
• Locations Announced For Beverly Art Walk
• Lemont Fire Chief Announces Retirement
• Homewood Holds Special Meeting On Country Club Development Plans
• Joe Elvis Tirrito Shakes Up Palos Country Club With Dinner Show
• Women's Self-Defense Class To Be Held In New Lenox
• New Resident-Owned Toy Store 'Unwraps' Wednesday In Palos Park
• Up In Smoke Festival At Americanos Coming Up
• New Lenox Holds 2019 Restaurant Week
• Frankfort Arts Association’s Fall Event Line Up
• Lemont Business Named One Of Fastest-Growing In Country
• Repair Work To Close Children's Museum In Oak Lawn For A Week
• Timberline Knolls Names New CEO
• 'Charge On' 5K Raises Money For St. Catherine Of Alexandria
• Franciscan Health nurse receives Daisy Award
• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Wesley
• Trinity Christian College Plans 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration
• New Christmas Decorations Coming To Tinley Park

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of August 26
• Lynn Deetjen, Wife Of Oak Lawn Village Manager, Dies At Age 70
• Services Set For Mille Cronin, Mother Of REO Speedwagon Frontman

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