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The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 9.
The Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 9. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, June 9.


Videos Palos Hills Man Filmed Of His Alleged Sex Assault On Woman Surface: Prosecutors

The prosecutor said videos that a Palos Hills man took of himself during an alleged sex assault were not available at his initial hearing.


Homewood Man, 53, Found Dead Amid Homicide Investigation ID'd: Medical Examiner

The man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound as police surrounded his home Monday night.

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Tinley's 'Raddest' Coffee Shop: Electric Drip Brings Eclectic Look, A Whole Vibe To Oak Park Avenue

Brad and Skyler LaHood with Brad's sister Britt had a clear vision for the space that was formerly Pekoe and Bean.


Orland Park Man, 23, Took Own Life Near Park: Medical Examiner

The incident happened Thursday afternoon near Schussler Park.

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Police Descend On Manhattan Home Amid Child Sex Abuse Material Investigation: PD

Police are at a house in the 15500 block of Donegal Drive Tuesday morning.


'Brewed Our Last Batch': New Lenox's Hickory Creek Brewing To Close, Pizza di Farfalla To Take Over Space

Hickory Creek Brewing's owner will retire, but the space won't be vacant. Pizza di Farfalla is moving in, a longtime dream fulfilled.


Union Pacific's Mighty Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Locomotive Chugs Through South Suburbs

Rail fans, history buffs and area residents gathered to watch the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 chug through the south burbs. Watch the video.


Special Needs Mom Sparks Tinley Fire's Autism Awareness Effort, Raises Funds For 2 Advocacy Groups

Michelle Boone led the way in an autism awareness t-shirt sale that benefitted two special needs charities.


Peotone Garage Fire Quickly Snuffed Out: Manhattan Fire Protection District

The fire happened in the 100 block of East Lincoln Street Sunday morning, officials said.


'Special Athlete, Elite Defender': Kankakee HS Basketball Standout Signs With Fighting Illini

The University of Illinois has signed Lincoln Williams, the single-game, single-season, and career scoring record holder at Kankakee HS.


120-Plus Homes On Map For Manhattan's Community-Wide Garage Sale

The sale is set for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sales held rain or shine.


Fort Frankfort Ribbon Cutting Set For July 7

The official ribbon cutting will be held at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave., from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on July 7.


Hot And Humid Weather For Lockport: Early Trash Pick-Up This Week

High temperatures in the 90s are expected later this week.


Lemont Girls Soccer Captures Fourth Place In State

In the third-place game, Lemont lost to St. Francis, 1-0.

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