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

The top news of the week from Chicago's south suburbs.
The top news of the week from Chicago's south suburbs. (Patch Graphic)

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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