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Gun at school | Lost wedding ring | Gold medal winner | Los Lobos returns: Southland Week In Headlines.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:
Kendall Coyne Wins Gold As U.S. Women's Hockey Team Beats Canada
An improbable victory in the gold-medal game fulfills Palos Heights native Kendall Coyne's Olympic dream.
HFHS Student Brought Gun To School: Police
A 16-year-old boy has been charged in an incident where he is accused of bringing a stolen gun to Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
Woman Dies As Car Becomes Submerged In Flooded Ditch In Will Co.
The 52-year-old was pronounced dead early Tuesday morning.
Lemont Man Charged In Stabbing Incident: Cops
A Lemont man has charged with aggravated battery after stabbing someone with a knife, police said.
ALSO: Accused Lemont Stabber's Bail Set At $30,000
Newman and Lipinski Square Off In 3rd Congressional Debate
Congressman Dan Lipinski and challenger Marie Newman trade barbs sole debate for 3rd District Democratic Primary.
ALSO: 'Pro-Newman Crowd' Reacts To 3rd Congressional Debate; Democratic Candidates Make Case To Arab-Muslim American Community
Juvenile Arrested In Stagg Social Media Threat: Police
A juvenile is being charged with disorderly conduct for making threat over social media to a Stagg student, Palos Hills police said.
Hot Dog Stand In Orland Swamped By Flood
"We're going to clean it up and reopen as fast as we can," says owner of the popular Joey's Red Hots in Orland Park. Video and pictures.
Flooding Closes Ford Heights Schools
Several streets in Ford Heights are flooded, resulting in no school for some students on Wednesday.
Looking for help to find lost wedding ring
An Elwood woman is asking the community to help her find her lost wedding ring.
1920s Photos Wrongly Donated; Tinley Library Searches For Owner
The pictures were found among books donated to the Tinley Park Public Library. Can you help solve the mystery of who they belong to?
Niko's Breakfast Club Donating Day's Sales To Cmdr. Bauer Fund
Niko's Breakfast Club in Oak Lawn will donate 100 percent of all food sales to Paul Bauer Foundation in honor of fallen CPD commander.
$1.36M From State Will Help Pay For Oak Forest Road Work
Find out what summer construction projects will be funded.
High School Students Take Up Alderman's Polar Plunge Challenge
Students from Mother McAuley, Marist, St. Rita and Mount Carmel high schools will be apart of the Chicago Polar Plunge on March 4.
Richards Freshman Becomes First Female Wrestler To Win IHSA Match
Mia Palumbo finished in Top 8 at IHSA wrestling tournament, becoming the first female to win a match in the IHSA finals.
Fire Consumes Vehicle, Damages 3 Others, At Orland Square Mall
Firefighters from the Orland Fire Protection District battle car fire in lower-level Sears lot at Orland Square Mall.
March Self-Defense Class Sponsored By New Lenox Police
The class is Friday, March 16. There is no cost to attend, but registration is needed.
POTHOLE PATROL: What streets to avoid in: Frankfort, Tinley Park, Oak Forest
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South Suburban Fish Fry Guide For Lent 2018
Find a list of fish fry events happening in the south suburbs during the Lenten season in 2018.
REAL ESTATE:
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Homes For Sale In Southwest Suburbs And Beyond: Real Estate Guide
Spacious Custom Home, Master Suite, Jacuzzi, Family Room, Bidet
Tudor Ranch, Two Fireplaces, Pool, Nestled Among Stately Oaks
$5K Decorating Allowance, Built-In King Size Bed In Crete Palace
Spacious Custom Home, Master Suite, Jacuzzi, Family Room, Bidet
Grand Foyer, Family Room, French Doors, Pool In Oak Lawn
Contemporary 'Healthy' Home, Superior Craftsmanship, Great Views

- Garbage Truck Fire Leaves Mess In New Lenox
- $7K In Heroin Seized In Undercover Sting: Sheriff's Office
- Telltale Beer Bottle Matches Fugitive Burglar's DNA: Prosecutor
- Man Accused Of Exposing Himself In Assisted Living Facility
- Chicago Man Charged With Obstructing Justice During Stop: Cops
- Reclaim Fitness Targeted By Car Burglars: Crime Blotter
- Latest Will County Jail Blotter
- Blazing Roof Fire Cause Major Damage To Orland Park Restaurant
- Man Arrested In Connection To Orland Square Car Fire: Police
- DUI, Retail Theft: Lemont Arrests
- Oak Lawn Man Accused Of Blackmailing Ex-Girlfriend on Facebook
- Woman Robbed At Gunpoint On 115th Street Metra Platform
- Oak Lawn Man Accused of Forging Prescription for 180 Hydrocodone
- Chicago Man Accused Of Swindling Burbank Senior In Phone Scam
- Man Runs When Cops Find Ruger Under Driver's Seat: Prosecutor

WORTH A LOOK
- SXU Alum A Leader In IT, Volunteers To Help Young Women In Field
- Iconic Red Barrel Restaurant Reopening On Archer Avenue
- Planet Fitness Prepares for March Opening in Crestwood
- Video: Richards senior Ali Mohamed wins state title
- Bloom 206 Leads Discussion on Improving College Readiness
- 3rd Graders Make Inventions After Learning About Thomas Edison
- Slain Cop's Widow Thanks Chicago For Restoring Faith In Humanity
- Chicago Southland CVB Awards Grants to Non-Profit Organizations
- Artists Sought For Inaugural Ridge Park Art Fair
- Mokena Resident Becomes Newest Will County Judge
- District 123 Principal gets Stuck to Wall
- New Conflict Resolution “Unity Room” Opens at Sibley Elementary
- Arab Americans Support Marie Newman in Recent Video
- 10,000 Pancakes Served At 'Get Behind The Vest' Event
- Fr. McGrath Child Porn Allegations Spark Lots Of Reactions
- Los Lobos Returns To Perform Benefit At 115 Bourbon Street
- Retired Lincoln-Way East Athletic Director Entering Hall-Of-Fame
- Celebrating Chinese New Year with our International Students!
- Oakwood, River Valley Schools Host Family Fitness Night
- Long-Time Lemont Police Commander Retires
- St. Albert the Great School Seeks Alumni To Sign Up for Directory
- Calvary To Re-Open Closed Chicago Heights Church
- A True Cinderella Story Benefits Children with Cancer
- Buona Beef Sets Flossmoor Opening Date
- Goddard School Opening In Mokena
IN MEMORIAM
- South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Feb. 19
- Services Set For Former Palos Heights Police Chief Reed Powers
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