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Southland Week In Review: Unknown source of gas odor | Appliance thief | Robber hits Tinley bank | Army specialist laid to rest.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:
Army Specialist Michael Isaiah Nance Brought Home To Rest
Services are set for Army Specialist Michael Isaiah Nance, who was killed July 29 in Afghanistan while conducting military operations.
Robber Hits Tinley Park Bank of America
Police say a man robbed the Bank of America on Harlem Avenue just after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Fake ICE Agents Threaten Residents With Deportation In Money Scam
Two Palos Park residents were threatened with deportation unless they wired money or gift cards to fake ICE agents, police say.
New Lenox Warehouse Fire Fully Extinguished 6 Days After Blaze
One of the buildings was a complete loss, while the other building has been heavily damaged.
Source Of Gas Odor That Shut Down Oak Park Ave. Still Unknown
Fuel or gas fumes wafting from a storm sewer shut down Oak Park Ave. Friday. Although the scent appears gone, its source is still unknown.
New Lenox Mayor Announces Run For IL State Representative
The opening for representative of the district comes after Rep. Margo McDermed announced she would not run for reelection in November 2020.
Man Found Shot In Burbank Home, 3 Being Questioned
Three men are being questioned after another man was found shot in a Burbank home. Police believe the shooting to be a domestic incident.
Gambling Giant Applies To Bring Horse Racing To Tinley Park
Rick Heidner, owner of Gold Rush Gaming, applied to bring horse racing to Tinley, a sign that plans for a racino here are heating up.
Repairs On Harlem Ave. Bridge Over Cal-Sag Channel Begin Aug. 12
Get ready for lane reductions Monday on your commute over the Harlem Ave. bridge in Palos Heights.

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- Child Pornography Trial Begins For Beverly Art Studio Owner
- Woman Accused of Submitting Phony Prescription At Meijer for $20
- Crew Sought In Unlocked Suburban Car Burglaries: Police
- Aggravated Assault, Hit And Run: Lemont Arrests
- South Chicago Heights Police Nab Appliance Thief
- Garage Burglary Suspect Nabbed Returning Victim's Car: Cops
- Tip Leads To Arrest Of Man Accused In Jewel-Osco Battery
- DUI, Paintballs Shot At Car: New Lenox Police Reports
- Identity Sought Of Man Involved in Jewel-Osco Battery: Cops

WORTH A LOOK
- Orland Park Homeownership Rates Highest In Nation
- Frankfort Rib Cook-Off Winners Announced
- Leo High School Honors Sheehy For A Lifetime Of Giving
- Project Fire Buddies Surpasses Backpack Donations Goal
- House Hunting: What $250K Will Buy You In Chicago Heights
- Matchbox Derby Held At Acorn Library August 17
- Finals Set In 'Event Of The Year' Showdown
- SXU Football Ranked No. 5 In NAIA Preseason Poll
- New Lenox Offers Course On Surviving An Active Shooter Event
- 2019 MWAGA All-Disability Open Coming to Tinley Park
- Tickets On Sale Now For Taste Of Lemont
- Mt. Greenwood Kids' Lemonade Stand Raises $150 For Sertoma Centre
- Lemont Park District Day Campers Visit Community Garden
- CPR Training For Medical Professionals At Frankfort FPD
- Mount Carmel Football Nearly Set To Begin Post-Gately Stadium Era
- St. Coletta’s Nominated to Win $24K, Invites Public to Vote
- Oak Forest Names 'Forest In Bloom' Winners
- Orland Park Trustees To Vote On New Austin Tyler Contract
- Worth Township Organizes School Supply Drive For Local Families
- Frankfort Family Honored at Taste of Orland Park 2019
- Wow House: Country Estate-Like Living With Tinley Park's Perks
- Ridge Paranormal Happenings #5: Signs of a haunting
IN MEMORIAM
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