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

Miss a day, miss a lot

GoFundMe Set Up For Children Whose Parents Both Dead In 8 Months
Moms of New Lenox started the GoFundMe page for Brayden and Ryder Sorensen.

Hand Grenade Dropped Off At Goodwill Donation Box: Police
New Lenox police said the hand grenade was not live, and there was no threat to the public.

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Tinley Park Family's Display Wins Great Chicago Light Fight
ABC 7 Chicago viewers voted for the O'Conner family home in the annual competition. Scott O'Conner said the house took a month to decorate.

Evergreen Park Student Can Multiply Faster Than A Calculator
Evergreen Park Community High School sophomore Chaz Barnes was unaware he could square and multiply double-digit numbers in his head.

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Traverso's Italian Restaurant Closing After Almost 50 Years
Owners confirmed the local favorite will close after Jan. 1 following being bought out. The change will not affect the Naperville location.

Fake Sex Ads Lure '16 Johns' Into Sex Sting: Cook County Sheriff
More than a dozen men were arrested in Bedford Park after responding to ads advertising sexual services, Cook County Sheriff said.

Holiday Dogs, Heron On Ice And A Storm Cloud: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Take the Illinois Patch 2021 Tour O' Holiday Lights
Patch has rounded up the best residential Christmas light displays in Chicagoland.

Real Estate

Wow House: 'Around The World' Mansion Has Something For Everyone
Wow House: Enjoy Nature In All Seasons In Spacious Frankfort Home
Wow House: Step Into Luxury In Fully Furnished Mokena Estate
Wow House: Comfortable Living At A Comfortable Price In Manhattan

OMGPD

Police Search For Man Who May Be 'Armed And Dangerous': Officials
Orland Park Man Chased Woman, Followed Her Home: Sheriff
Man Shot During Altercation In Jewel-Osco Parking Lot: Police
Man Attempted To Rob Orland Park Store While Out On Bond: Police
Tinley Park Police Officer Injured In Squad Car Crash: Police
2 Officers Injured, 2 Arrested After Child Left In Car: Police
2 In Custody At Burlington Coat Factory, No Shooting Involved
29-Year-Old Kidnapped Man, Forced Him To Pay For Gas: Police
Man In Construction Vest, Hard Hat Steals Skin Care Sets: Police
Man Shot At Burbank Gas Station
Palos Park Jewelry Store Hit In Smash And Grab: Police
Suspected Drunk Driver Hits 3 Vehicles, Flips SUV On Side: Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Santa, Star Wars, Fuzzy Animals Bedazzle Christmas Corner
All Aboard The Polar Express: Photos
Alsip Police Organize Relief Drive For Kentucky Tornado Victims
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Ladybug
Ozinga Merry Mixer Spreads Christmas Joy: Video
Christmas Gets A Horror Twist At Midnight Terror Haunted House
EP Library's Social Club Fills Void For Young Adults With Autism
Tinley Park Company Pleads Guilty To Exposing Workers To Arsenic
Chicago Heights Hires Outdoor Design Firm To Oversee New Developments
Oak Forest Mayor, Commissioner Host Holiday Turkey Giveaway
Parker Junior Middle School Goes Remote Due To COVID Outbreak
Oak Forest Hires Former Wood Dale Community Development Director
PAWS Asks Families To Give Shelter Pets A Home For The Holidays
Oak Forest Nursing Student Makes A Difference For Pediatric Class
2 Chicago Heights Schools Sign Future Farmers Of America Chapter
The Exclusive Pour Opens In Oak Forest With Bourbon, Wine Drinks
Kingsberry Waffle House Groups Oak Forest, Flossmoor Locations
34 Oak Lawn Spartans Recognized As Illinois State Scholars

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 13

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