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Southland Week In Review: Shooting at apartment complex | Bluegrass honor | 6 deer hit | Dog roof rescue.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:
Patch's 2018 Guide To The Southland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
Patch's annual guide to the coolest and scariest Halloween residential displays in the south suburbs.
6 Deer Hit By Cars On Palos Park Roads Since September
Palos Park police report uptick in deer vs. vehicle accidents during the fall rutting season.
Lemont Officers Recognized For Saving Man's Life
The family wanted to recognize the officers and also purchased electrode pads for the department.
Stolen Cars Involved In Police Chase, 2 Teens Charged
Police say an 18-year-old led police on a chase from Homewood to Harvey in a stolen Range Rover.
Frankfort Bluegrass Festival Wins Event Of The Year Award
“This is a big deal for our community,” a festival committee member said about the honor.
Attorney Accuses Cops Of 'Covering Up' Officer-Involved Shooting
Bail was set at $20,000 for a Chicago man shot by Alsip police after he allegedly tried to run an officer over.
ALSO: Parents Claim They Can't See Son Who Was Shot By Alsip Police
Orland Park Semi Driver Crashes Along I-80: Police
The incident tied up traffic around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
4 Injured In Orland Park Accident
The sedan hit a utility pole and then a tree before coming to a stop Saturday night, reports say.
2 Shot in Apartment Complex Parking Lot In Crestwood
Crestwood police believe the man and woman were targeted by the shooter.
Dog Rescued From Roof Of Manhattan Home
Police officers in Manhattan helped a dog who found her way onto the roof of its May Street home last week.
Marist High School Featured In ABC 7's Friday Flyover
Marist RedHawks will show off their school spirit for the ABC 7 Morning News chopper this Friday, Oct. 12, for 'Friday Flyover' segment.
1-Year Old Dies In Accidental Drowning
A 1-year-old girl accidentally fell into a bucket and drowned at a home in Chicago Heights, according to police.
Missing Retired Andrew Teacher Featured On Podcast
'Every time I try to find a scenario that makes sense to me, I can't find one,' Dan Jarski's wife told 'The Vanished.'
Network With 70 Companies At Moraine Valley's Fall Job Fair
Look sharp and bring lots of resumes to Moraine Valley Community College's Fall Job Fair, Oct. 18.
Chicago White Sox Open Pop-Up Store At Orland Square Mall
Chicago White Sox open pop-up store offering latest team apparel at Orland Square Mall for holiday season Oct. 15 to Jan. 15.
Local 150 Opens Application Period For Union Apprenticeships
Find out to what's required to apply for a Local 150 Operating Engineer union apprenticeship. Application period opens in November.
Lemont Quarry Open Soon For Fall Trout Fishing
The 2018 fall inland trout fishing season opens on Saturday, Oct. 20.
SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:
Find out what's happening in Homer Glen-Lockportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
'Breathtaking Scenery' WOW! Home At Highland Park Estates
Fully Rehabbed Raised Brick, Formal Dining Room, Hardwood Floors
Custom Built Home, Winding Staircase, Grand Entry, Rec Room
Second-Floor Ranch Unit, Skylights, Fireplace, Attached Garage
Solid Brick Mt. Greenwood Home Has Backyard For Many Guests
'Extraordinary' New Lenox WOW! House Comes With Wet Bar
Vintage Victorian, 21st Century Amenities, Rolling Greens
Gorgeous Cape Cod, Updated Baths and Kitchen, Finished Basement
Brick Ranch, Hardwood Floors, Sunny Rooms, Finished Basement
Custom Ranch, New Kitchen, Bonus Loft Space, Updated Baths

Find out what's happening in Homer Glen-Lockportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Robbers Beat Man and Threaten To Shoot Dog: Police
- Parolee Busted For Burglarizing Unlocked Car: Cops
- Lots Of Recent Criminal Activity In New Lenox: Police Blotter
- DUIs, Domestic Battery: Lemont Arrests
- Break-In Forces 103rd Street Ticket Office To Close Early
- Frankfort Driver Tried to Flee After Traffic Stop: Cops
- Parolee Arrested Trying To Get Boyfriend To Court On Time: Cops
- Felon With No License Caught With Gun He Had No Permit For: Cops
- Sketch Released Of Man Who Exposed Himself In Oak Lawn
- ID Thief Pawns Jewelry Purchased With Stolen Credit Card: Cops
- Juvenile Beats Up Girl For Sandals: Cops
- Driver Takes Swig of Vodka After Rear-Ending Van: Cops
- Employees Accused Of Stealing From Meijer

WORTH A LOOK
- Help Design Tinley Park Patch's New Membership Program
- 8 Beverly/Morgan Park Sites On Open House Chicago Tour
- Bloom Hosts 6th Annual Manufacturing Day
- Kay Jewelers Opens In Evergreen Plaza
- Petco Hosts Halloween Pet Costume Contest and Adoption Event
- Family Time Magazine Hosts 2018 Autism Seminar At Moraine Valley
- Durbin's In Frankfort Reopens And Has Half-Price Pizza
- Nine One One BBQ Shack Opens
- Lemont Historical Society Holds Free Research Day
- Lemont Community Celebrates Former Children's Librarian
- Silver Cross Announces New Medical Staff Appointments
- Chicago Heights Cops Growing Beards For Kids In Need
- Lincoln-Way Central Helping Older Drivers This Winter
- Spartan Stadium Series Sprint Coming To Toyota Park
- One Cook County judge still setting high cash bail
- Halloween Hollow This Weekend: What To Know If You Go
- North Palos Fire District Hosts Info Sessions on Referendum
- Palos Park Couple Sponsor Opening of 53rd and 54th Treasure Chest
- New Mayfair Park Opens In Lemont
- Local surgeon completes 1,000 robotic procedures
- New 'Turkey' Store A Nod To Social Media Craze
- Saint Mary Mokena To Pray for Healing in the Church
- Is watching tv making you less sympathetic?
- EPCHS Mathletes Impress At Tinley Park Math Meet
- Orland Park History Museum Hosts Prohibition History Crawl
- Queen of Martyrs School is sponsoring a Queen of Hearts Raffle
- Something For Everyone At Chapel Hill's Family Fall Festival
- Nominations Sought For Chicago Bungalow Awards
- New Lenox Fire Gets FEMA Grant To Replace Old Equipment
- Lemont Family Searches For Missing Dog
- Eisenhower band wins Best in Class at RMU
- Fall Starts With Marist Sports Camps For Grade School Students
- Lane Closures On Route 6 Start Next Week
- LHS Freshman Advances To 2018 IHSA Class 2A Boys Golf Finals
- Top paranormal Investigator confirms Spirits at Historic Home.
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