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Southland Week In Review: Mount Assisi site back in use | Stolen medication | 5-year-old shot | Cop dies of cancer.

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Man Dies From Weed Laced With Rat Poison At Miami Motel: Cops
Massive internal bleeding and rat poison found during 22-year-old Chicago man's autopsy, Cook County Medical Examiner says.
School Expands To Former Mount Assisi Academy Site
Hyde Park Day School will be operational for the 2018-19 school year.
5-Year Old Girl Shot While Sleeping During Party In Lansing
Reports indicate a 5-year-old girl was accidentally shot when her mother handled a gun at a party in Lansing.
New Lenox Woman Critical After Apartment Fire
The fire broke out shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday near Route 30 and Vine Street.
Student Carjacked On SXU Campus
A man forced his way into a Saint Xavier University student's car and drove her to Washington Heights, where she escaped and called police.
Moraine Valley Faculty Member Injured In Parking Lot Accident
The accident happened Tuesday morning in front of Building D on Moraine Valley Community College's Palos Hills campus.
Byline Bank In Mt. Greenwood Robbed
Chicago police units responded to the Byline Bank after a reported robbery Friday before noon.
Teen Girl Sexually Assaulted In Vacant Home, Cops Say
Cook County police say that three men took a 16-year-old girl to a vacant home in Ford Heights and sexually assaulted her.
Katie Kearns May Have Killed Herself: Bretz Law Firm
Lawyers Neil Patel and Chuck Bretz are mounting a vigorous defense for Jeremy Boshears.
Lynwood Police Officer Daniel Kirby Dies After Battle With Cancer
Daniel Kirby was a 23-year veteran of the Lynwood Police Department and a U.S. Army veteran.
20-Year Old Woman Killed In Chicago Heights DUI Crash
Police say a man was driving drunk during a crash that killed 20-year-old Mariyah Howard in Chicago Heights.
Bridgeview Man Leads Evergreen Park Cops On 98 MPH Chase: Police
Bridgeview man was driving vehicle that was reported stolen in Worth, prosecutors said.
Woman Wanted For Running Out Of Walgreens With Stolen Meds: Cops
Do you know this woman? She is accused of running out of Walgreens with a large quantity of over-the-counter medications.
Lowe's New Lenox Faces Slip And Fall Lawsuit
Matthew Stevens hired a law firm to sue the giant home improvement store.
Palos Park Officer Honored Before Army Deployment To Middle East
"Rebecca Buhs exemplifies the strong ties policing and military service have to performing her duties with dignity and respect."
Bus Boy At Beggars Hasn't Missed A Day Of Work In 24 Years
Greg has showed up for every single shift since he began his job through Blue Cap's "See Me as Your Coworker" program.
New Homewood Marketing Campaign Takes Aim At City Dwellers
"Think Homewood," a unique marketing campaign, uses comic strips to tout the affordability and convenience of living in the suburbs.
New Police, Fire SUVs Come Courtesy City Council Budget Move
A recently approved measure means Oak Forest can buy the vehicles without raising taxes or borrowing money.
Sertoma Centre Hosts Annual Housewares Super Sale
Thousands of brand new housewares and decor will be offered at steep discounts April 7-8 at Sertoma Centre's annual super sale.

REAL ESTATE:
Rambling Ranch, Circular Drive, Family Room, Man Room, Acre Lot
Renovated Split Level, High End Kitchen, Luxury Bath
Palos Hills Town Home Offers Fireplace, Pond View, Loft
New Back Deck, 5 Bedrooms In East Hazel Crest Home With 'Charm'
Town Home Duplex, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Family Room,
Gigantic Brick Drive Leads To $3 Million Home With Wine Cellar
Heated Porch, Jacuzzi Highlight French Provincial Home

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