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Southland Week In Review: Turtle rescuer sought | Bingo hero | Pride Fest planned | Mystery cop supporter.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Grandmother 'Insane' When She Killed Infant Granddaughter: Judge
Oak Lawn woman found not guilty by reason of insanity in 6-month-old granddaughter's 2013 murder.
Gunshots At Intimo Lounge Convince Tinley Woman To Start Petition
The resident wants better safety measures in place at the nightclub after police were called to break up a disturbance early Sunday.
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Intimo Lounge Owner Defends Bar After Brawl, Gunshots
Mysterious Man Donates $25K At Special Olympics 'Cop On Rooftop'
Who was that mysterious man in a Rolls Royce? Anonymous donor writes $25K check for Special Olympics at Palos Park's Cop On Rooftop event.
Irish Fest 2018: When And How To Enjoy This Oak Forest Tradition
The 4-day celebration began Friday. Find out what musical acts are playing and other festival details.
Tinley Park Among 11 IL Towns To Sue Opioid Manufacturers
"It’s time to hold the companies that manufacture these harmful and addictive drugs accountable," Mayor Jacob Vandenberg said.
Pride Fest Could Draw Hundreds To Mokena
What's believed to be the first ever Pride Fest in the Lincoln-Way area will be held on June 10 at Yunker Farm.
L-W District 210's Land Sale To Woodman's Falls Through
The grocery chain let its 4th extension with the school system expire after it ran into issues with the land at 191st and Harlem.
Board Member Stays On Despite Felony Conviction
An appeals court rules that Dean Barnett can stay on the Hazel Crest school board.
Eva’s Bridal Expects Designers To Reinterpret Meghan Markle Dress
Based on past royal weddings, Ronia Ghusein of Eva's Bridal expects Meghan Markle-inspired dresses to hit showroom floor in next few weeks.
Driver Searches For 'Turtle Rescuer' In Orland Park
A senior citizen driver who watched the saving of a turtle in Orland Park has taken to the internet to find the hero.

Michael Mangin Steps Down From Tinley Park Board After A Year
The trustee announced his retirement Monday, effective immediately.
Construction On LaGrange Road In Mokena Begins In Early June
Construction work on LaGrange Road north of 191st Street is expected to continue through much of the summer.
Metra Worker Hospitalized After 'Incident' In Beverly
Metra officials confirmed one employee was hospitalized after an incident near the 99th Street - Beverly Hills Rock Island station.
Panel Will Look At Turning Summit Hill Into K-12 School District
The formation of a committee to examine the feasibility of radically changing District 161 was approved by the school board Wednesday.
4 Girls Organize Bake Sales To Help New Lenox Fire
The four girls attended Monday night's New Lenox Village Board meeting.
Your 2018 Ridge Run/Memorial Day Parade Survival Guide
From the crack of dawn at Ridge Park to late-morning fun on Longwood Drive: Your guide to Memorial Day in Beverly/Morgan Park.
Catholic Cemeteries Remember The Brave With Memorial Day Masses
Memorial Day field masses planned for Monday, May 28, at Chicago-area Catholic cemeteries.

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