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Southland Week In Review
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John Wayne Gacy 'Victim No. 5' Identified As North Carolina Man
The news that Francis Wayne Alexander was a victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy was news to his family.

Avocado Theory Opens In Tinley, Brings New Twist To Town: Review
Tinley Park is now home to the first Avocado Theory restaurant in the country. The owner plans to franchise.

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Strike Up The Band: LW Marching Band Wins 4th State Championship
The Lincoln-Way Marching Band was also named Grand Champions. They'll appear this year at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Rabid Bat Map Released For Halloween By Cook County Officials
The Halloween-themed map is intended to raise awareness about rabies prevention. In 2021 so far, 8 rabid bats have been found in the county.

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Frankfort Haunted House, Subject of Movie Flipped and For Sale
Frankfort, IL's Most Notorious Haunted House, the subject of the 2019 horror film "Girl on the Third Floor" hits the market for $449k.

Why Does FOP Boss John Catanzara Keep Talking About Nazi Germany?
KONKOL COLUMN: "It's literally Nazi g--damn Germany," police union boss John Catanzara said Tuesday outside police headquarters.

Rocky The Squirrel, Migrating Pelican And Sunset: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Patch's 2021 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
Patch will select the coolest and scariest Halloween residential display submitted by readers.

Real Estate

1977 Split-Level, Huge Chef's Island, Remodeled Baths, Fireplace
Top Floor Condo, Fireplace, Designer Touches, Balcony, New Floors
Contemporary Home, Hardwood Floors, Updated Baths, Fireplace
Classic Mid-Century, 2 Fireplaces, Hot Tub, Updated Kitchen
Wow House: $10K Landscape Credit With Newly Listed New Lenox Home
Wow House: 2 Master Suites, Spa Room, 2-Story Deck In Frankfort
Wow House: Covered Porch, Private Baths In Bedrooms, 2 Garages
Wow House: Brick Home With Heated In-Ground Pool Hits Market

OMGPD

Buick Encore Grabbed In Hometown Co-op Carjacking
Stranger Seen On Surveillance Video Entering Resident's Yard
Churches Burglarized in Morgan Park
Student Brawl Puts Richards High School on Hard Lockdown
Family Members Chase Off Intruder Who Tried To Rob Teen
Domestic Incident Leads To Gun Threat In Homewood Apartment: Cops
Man Charged In Orland Square Mall Shooting Needs Fitness Exam
Shots Fired At Vehicle At Homer Glen Gas Station: Sheriff
7-Year-Old Struck And Killed In Sunday Morning Crash: Police
Gunfire Hits House In Homewood: Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Moraine Valley Seeks Host Families For International Students
Oak Lawn’s Video Gaming 'Push-Tax' Approved by IL Legislature
AERO Special Education Co-Op Breaks Ground For New Campus
Mustang Running Back/Linebacker Named Conference Player Of Year
Christmas Without Cancer Gears Up For Harvesting Hope Benefit
Two Smith Crossing Residents Turn 100 On Same Day
Pomp & Chic Boutique Wins Local Contest For Orland Park Crossing
Mokena Passes Whistleblower Protection Ordinance
New Lenox Family Rebuilding After Fire Destroys Home
Public Safety Tops On Manhattan Village Board Action
D113A Board Of Ed Earns Governance Recognition
Fire Blazes Through Apartment In Orland Park Tuesday
Annual Frigid 5K Planned In Lemont
CHSD170 Implements an After School Tutoring Program
Franciscan ACO saves Medicare, Medicaid $26.6 million
Kappa Alpha Psi Continues Its Relationship Jefferson School
Orland Township Announces 2021 Senior American Idol Winner
Mokena 159 Mask decision
Silver Cross Urgent Care Opens Oct. 28 in Mokena

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of October 25
Bryan J. Baker

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