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Man Shot Multiple Times Inside Bar | Bomb Threats To Daycares | Teen Sex Assault Victim Sues Concert Venue

ALSO: Teen on bike hit by car | Mayo spews onto road | Man arrested after standoff | Services set for CFD engineer | Will Co. job fair

The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, May 19. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, May 19.

Man Shot Multiple Times Inside Midlothian Bar, Suspects At Large: PD

The shooting happened late Monday night at Half-Time Lounge in Midlothian, police said.


'Several' Bomb Threats Made Against Daycare Facilities In Homewood: Police

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The threats were made via email and have been determined to be not credible, police said.


Poor Security, Underage Drinking At Tinley Concert Venue Endangered Teen Sex Assault Victim: Lawsuit

The teen girl and her parents are suing Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and Live Nation Entertainment for alleged negligence.


Tinley Teen On Bike Struck By Car, Critically Injured: Oak Forest PD

A female cyclist was struck after leaving the bike path at 159th and Ridgeland Thursday evening, Oak Forest police said.


Semi Tips, Spews Jars Of Mayonnaise Onto Gougar Road: New Lenox PD

The spill closed a portion of Gougar Road for nearly 12 hours Tuesday, police said.


Mokena Man, 40, Arrested On Gun Charges After Accidental Shooting, Standoff With Police: PD

Frankfort businessowner and Mokena man Scott Sumrall was arrested on several gun charges Friday morning, police said.


Job Fair Coming To Workforce Center Of Will County

More than 20 employers are set to be at the fair on May 21, Will County said.


Services Set Thursday and Friday For CFD Engineer Who Died During Equipment Test

Visitation and funeral services for CFD Engineer Steven M. Decker, 61, will take place Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22.


GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park's 5K 'Dash For Down Syndrome' Donut Run To Celebrate Inclusion, Acceptance

Registration is open now for the June 13 event. Sponsorships are also welcomed.


Manhattan To Dedicate 'I Honor' Veteran Tribute Banners In Ceremony

A dedication ceremony will be held Sunday, May 24.


Flurry Artisan Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery, More Than 40 Artists & Makers Featured

The market is set for Sunday, May 24 at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park.


High-Visibility Patrols Planned For Memorial Day Weekend In Palos Park

Palos Park police will be conducting high visibility patrols for impaired, distracted and unseatbelted motorists Memorial Day weekend.


Children's Museum In Oak Lawn Debuts Queen Of Hearts Raffle To Support Play-Based Education

The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn's queen of hearts raffle will be pulled every Thursday at PD's Place. The first drawing is May 28.


Relay For Life Returns To Oak Lawn Community High School After 7-Year Hiatus

Passionate OLCHS students gathered April 25 to advance the American Cancer Society’s vision of ending cancer as we know it.


Chicago Catholic Cemeteries Hold 2026 Memorial Day Field Masses

Memorial Day Field Masses will be celebrated at Chicago Catholic Cemeteries across Cook and Lake Counties on Monday, May 25.


Frankfort's Concerts On The Green Line-Up

Concerts will be held every Sunday, June 21 through Aug. 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.


State Street Resurfacing Project Starts Monday

The project will last through mid-July.

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