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1 Year Later, Arrest In Fatal Crash | 'Missing' Boy Found Inside Home | Gaming Café Hit In Burglary (Again)

ALSO: Eagle Scout project a rehab game-changer | Beloved parrot missing | Data center pushback | Phony bill warning | Suburban Pride Fest

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 14. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Thursday, May 14.


Man, 40, Charged In 2025 Crash That Killed Park Forest Man, 25

The crash happened in the early morning hours July 27, 2025.


Boy, 5, Reported As Missing Was Found Safe Inside New Lenox Home: PD

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A 911 caller told dispatch the boy was missing, but later found him inside the home before police arrived.


Smash-And-Grab Burglary Crew Hits Palos Hills Gaming Cafe Second Time In Month: Reports

A smash-and-grab crew bludgeoned their way into the gaming cafe during the overnight hours of May 6, Palos Hills police said.


Orland Park Teen's Eagle Scout Project Becomes Essential Tool For Tradesworkers Overcoming Injury

Michael Rainsford's "Trades Totes" have already proven essential to therapy patients at a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's clinic.


Have You Seen Dolly The Missing Parrot?

Dolly the parrot, who is missing from Crestwood, can tell you what 2+2 is, was last seen near Kostner and 141st Street.


Blue Island residents pack city hall after learning that the data center people would be at Tuesday's city council meeting.


Frankfort Police Warn Residents Of Reports Of Counterfeit Bills

Some tips for checking currency include looking for watermarks, color-shifting ink, and the feel/texture of the bill.


Orland Park Police Ramp Up Seat Belt Enforcement Patrols For Memorial Day Stretch

The PD will run high-visibility patrols to ensure drivers are buckling up.


H-F Pride Fest Set To Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion

The fourth annual Pride Fest is set for Friday, June 12.


Village Warns Of Email Scam Targeting Business License, Permit Applicants

Someone impersonating Homewood employees contacts applicants to deceive them into providing sensitive information or sending payments.


Homer Glen Board Approves New Playground For Goreham Park

The purchase of the playground equipment and installation is with Cunningham Recreation for $200,171.54.


State Sen. Curran, State Rep. La Ha Host Senior Fair In Lemont

The senior fair, which offers a variety of resources and vendors, is set for June 30.

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