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Southland Week In Review: Fall Fest guide | More school funding | Rally against racist fliers | BB gun attacks.

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New School Funding Formula Pumps $7.6M In South Suburban Schools
Southwest suburban families will continue to benefit from Illinois’ new school funding formula.
Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend, Self In Domestic Dispute: Cops
The couple was found dead by police Monday morning in their Midlothian home.
Blue Island Residents Denounce 'White Lives Matter' Fliers
Blue Island residents organize rally to stand up to racism after "White Lives Matter" fliers are distributed in suburb.
Lockport Cop Made False DUI Arrest, Lawsuit Claims
A Romeoville man who says he was arrested on false claims of DUI is suing the city of Lockport and a Lockport Police officer.
Guns Seized From Party Bus After 'Gang Funeral' At Mt. Hope
Chicago police seized six guns from a party bus that was leaving a gang funeral in Mount Greenwood.
EPCHS Sets School Twinning Record With 9 Sets of Twins
Evergreen Park Community High School boasts nine sets of twins in its freshman class.
Union Accuses Andy's Frozen Custard Of Using 'Rat' Contractor
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 alleges Andy's Frozen Custard is using non-union workers to perform excavating work.
Man Found Dead In New Lenox Park
Authorities responded to the incident on Thursday morning.
Frankfort Man Found Dead In Indiana Wildlife Area
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the 61-year-old man's death, but foul play isn't suspected.
Palos Park Police Ticket 5 Drivers For Passing School Buses
Palos Park police will focus on Southwest Highway rest of school year where most flagrant violations of school bus laws occur.
Cops Will Boost Labor Day Patrols
Police officers in Palos Park and other towns will be out assisting stranded motorists and looking for the "fatal four" causes of deadly traffic crashes.
BB Gun Attacks Hurt 3 Men In Oak Forest: Cops
A Midlothian teen faces battery and reckless conduct charges stemming from the shootings.
Barber Denies Promoting Racy Event, Refutes Cease & Desist Order
The owner of Mr. Tony & Co. VIP says he was not behind a series of racy flyers and did not plan a late-night Labor Day weekend event.
Bloom Democrats Give Thousands To Ex-Alderman Who Has ‘No Plans’ To Run For Office
The "Friends of Frank Perez" political action committee exists, but the former alderman says he has "no current plans" to run for office.
Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial To Go On Display In Oak Forest
Sponsored by the Oak Forest Veterans Commission, the traveling 375-foot replica will return to the city this fall.
Last Known Witness To First Nuclear Chain Reaction Dies At Age 94
Orland Park man worked on the Manhattan Project under Enrico Fermi and was the last known witness to world's first nuclear chain reaction.
Chicago Baby Expo Returns To Moraine Valley Community College
Family Time Magazine's 2018 Chicago Baby Expo offers demonstrations, speakers and gear for babies of all ages Sept. 8 at MVCC.
LW Band Named Grand Marshal Of Manhattan Labor Day Parade
The Lincoln-Way Marching Band will serve as the Grand Marshal of Monday's Manhattan Labor Day Parade.

FRANKFORT FALL FEST:

Parade, Parking, Carnival And Weather
Your guide to everything you need to know to enjoy the village's massive Labor Day weekend event.
Street Closings And Other Restrictions
Find out which roads will be shut down and when for the event. Plus, see when the village's curfew starts.
Listen To This Year's Musical Acts
VIDEOS: Find who's playing when and on what stage during the village's annual event.

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SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:

These 3 Manhattan Homes Have Horse Facilities
6 Mokena Homes With Swimming Pools Going For Less Than $1 Million
$799K Home With Tiki Bar, In-Ground Pool, 3 Fireplaces
Beer Garden, 'Man Cave' Garage Give Farmhouse Bungalow Its Charm
Stunning 2-Story Home, Golf Room, Theater, Den, Stone Patio
Open, Airy, 2-Story Brick, Master Suite With Fireplace, Big Yard
Charming Cape Cod, Hardwood Floors, Full Unfinished Basement
Adorable Brick Home, Vaulted Ceilings, Spacious Living Room
Elegant, Contemporary Home, High End Features, Fireplace
Town Home, Brick Fireplace, Loft, Skylight, Nature Setting

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