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Southland Week In Review: School threat rumor untrue | Wrong ballots | Apartment fire | Election results.

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Standoff Ends With Man Emerging From House Wearing Knife Necklace
The man, who allegedly suffers from mental health issues, is accused of Macing his wife before barricading himself in their home.

Man Dies After Car Plunges Into Village Commons Pond

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The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Monday.

Voters Given Wrong Ballots At Mt. Greenwood Polling Place
One woman says an election judge suggested that votes could be "transferred" on paper ballots and that she could vote for her husband.
Frankfort Teen Fatally Shot While Handling Gun With Friend
The friend faces weapon charges in Sunday night's shooting.
ALSO: Teen Shooting Has Mayor Asking If It Could Have Been Prevented
2 Hospitalized, New Lenox Apartment Fire Displaces 5 Families
The two-story apartment fire broke out around 5 a.m. Sunday.
Former Neo-Nazi Discusses Breaking Down Hate At Oak Lawn Library
Breaking Down Hate: Author and Filmmaker Christian Picciolini to Speak at the Oak Lawn Public Library Saturday, Nov. 10.
Cops Praise Mom For Alerting Them Of BB Gun Found In Son's Bag
The boy said he found the BB gun in some bushes and took it home because it was "cool looking," but didn't plan to bring it to school.
Student Tells Teacher Of Social Media Threats To Shoot Up School
Chicago Ridge police clear junior high school of threat after a student allegedly posted disturbing messages on social media.
Search For Missing Retired Andrew Teacher Needs Volunteers
The family of the missing science teacher want to scour an area of Kankakee River State Park this weekend before winter sets in.
Bretz: Sam Insane When Wife Killed With Metal Bar
The murder defendant has been living in the Will County Jail since December 2012.
Lockport Motorist Dies On Joliet I-80 Stretch
It was a single vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
OLCHS School Shooting Threat ‘Unfounded’: Police
Unfounded rumors of a hit list and school shooting threat at Oak Lawn Community High School send neighborhood social media out of control.
Art, Music and Wine Featured At Crestwood Fine Arts Fair
Shop, enjoy music, and wine and cheese at the Crestwood Arts Council's Fine Arts Fair this Sunday, Nov. 11.
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LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS:
Lipinski Projected Winner Over Challenger Art Jones
Dan Lipinski is the projected winner in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District, according to multiple news outlets.
Who Voted For The Nazi In The 3rd Congressional District Race?
Neo-Nazi Art Jones may have lost his bid for Congress, but the GOP challenger picked up an astonishing 56,649 votes.
Morrison vs. Rashid: Vote Results
The Republican incumbent Sean Morrison faced off against Democratic challenger Abdelnasser Rashid for Cook County Board commissioner.
IL-2 Congressional Election: Robin Kelly Projected Winner
Vote totals from the Illinois 2nd District Congressional race between Robin Kelly and David Merkle.
Cook County Referenda Results
Will County Clerk Election: Staley-Ferry Projected Winner
Lauren Staley-Ferry is the projected winner against Republican Laurie McPhillips.
Frankfort Sales Tax Hike: Voting Results
PLUS: Democrat Matthew Hunt challenges incumbent Republican Margo McDermed for the Illinois House, 37th District, seat.
Pickup Truck Referendum In Flossmoor: Vote Results Here
Most voters are not in favor of the pickup truck ban in Flossmoor.
Referendums In Chicago Heights: Vote Results Here
Chicago Heights residents said “yes” to all three city referendums, including one about a possible marijuana tax.
New Lenox Fire District Tax Hike: Election Results
For the second time this year, Lincoln Way area voters decide whether to enact a property tax increase for fire services.
Lemont Home Rule Election Results
Lemont voted on becoming a home rule municipality.

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SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:

5 Homes For Under $250,000 In Mokena
Elegant Spiral Staircase Like Walking On Air In Brick, Stone Home
Vintage Colonial, Hardwood Floors, Expansive Living Room, Porch
Basketball Court, 2-Story Fireplace At Mokena WOW! House
In-Ground Pool, Gazebo Part Of All-Brick Home's Resort-Like Yard
Mid-20th Century Classic, Cathedral Ceilings, Den, Master Suite
Classic Brick, Bay Window, Cozy Alcove, 2 Family Rooms, Fireplace
Custom Ranch, New Kitchen, Bonus Loft Space, Updated Baths

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