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Southland Week In Review
Southland Week In Review (Patch Graphic)

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16 COVID-19 Cases On Frankfort Falcons Cheer Team: IDPH
The outbreak was reported Friday on the Illinois Department of Public Health's website.

FBI Releases Info On Attempted Bank Robbery In New Lenox
The failed robber didn't display a weapon or take any money, according to police.

Find out what's happening in Mokenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Ghosts And Hollywood Combine In This Frankfort Home
This recently listed home in downtown Frankfort was the inspiration for the 2019 film "Girl on the Third Floor."

There Are 'Lurking Threats' To South Suburban Water: Rush To EPA
Citing water crises in Dixmoor and Crestwood, the U.S. Rep. asked the EPA to conduct a study on how to best use federal funds for the issue.

Find out what's happening in Mokenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

9 Convenience Store Workers, 1 Cop, Defrauded WIC Checks: Feds
According to officials, the owners or workers of multiple suburban stores are facing fraud charges for redeeming federal WIC checks.

Fall Colors Pop, Deer Gazes And A Walk In The Woods: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

23 Rich Township Students Surprised With SIU Scholarships
During a visit to Southern Illinois University last month, 33 students were surprised with acceptance and 23 with scholarship funds.

Parents On Edge Over Bomb, Shooting Threats Made Against Schools
A Dist. 123 student allegedly posted online threat againt Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School. Parents on edge over recent school threats.

Real Estate

Wow House: 'The Barn,' Complete With Koi Pond, Pool Hits Market
Wow House: In Ground Pool With Hot Tub, Huge Deck, Tons Of Space
Wow House: $25K Price Reduction On 1-Acre Country Estate
Wow House: $25K Price Reduction On 1-Acre Country Estate

OMGPD

Battery, DUI: New Lenox Police Reports
2 Armed Men Rob 7-Eleven: Police
Passenger In Stolen SUV That Crashed Knew It Was 'Hot': Police
2 Knives Found At Middle School After Student Reports Online Post
2 Suspects From Carjacking, Car Chase Now In Custody: Police
2 Convenience Stores Robbed Within Minutes Of Each Other

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Union School District 81 To Reimburse Portion Of Property Taxes
Frankfort Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award For Community Projects
Silver Cross Earns High Marks In Leapfrog’s 2021 Hospital Grade
Vietnam Moving Wall Coming To New Lenox
Crisis Center For South Suburbia Selects New Board President
Advocate Christ Earns D Mark In Leapfrog’s 2021 Hospital Grade
Hilda Walker Student Wins Tinley Park FD Poster Contest
Residents Invited To 'Stuff The Bus' At Bremen Food Drive
Tickets For Orland Park’s 'A Christmas Carol' Now On Sale
Homewood Police Host Holiday Card Design Contest For Students
Orland Bowl Considering Final Frame After Developer Offers To Buy
New Pomp & Chic Boutique Opens At Orland Crossing
Adopt A Grandparent: Give Gifts To Elderly Without Holiday Plans
Tinley Park To Reignite Plans To Buy Shuttered Mental Health Center
9 Veterans At Memory Care Residence Honored On Veterans Day
Evergreen Park Students Honor Local Veterans With Free Breakfast
OLCHS Principal And Sandburg Alum Named To Dist. 230 Legacy Hall
Alsip Teacher Honored For Work by Back 2 School Illinois
Advocate Aurora Increases Minimum Wage For Hourly Workers To $18
OLCHS Golfer Channels Caddy Experience Into Success On The Greens
Christmas Without Cancer 'Harvesting Hope' Raises Record $35K

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 8
Charles J. Costella
Geraldine "Geri" Payette
Marian E. Dubin
Raymond G. Sieben
John Tomczuk
Deborah Lee Antoszkiewicz

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