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Horror At The Mall | Pets Rescued | School Bomb Threat

Southland Week In Review: Hackney's closing | Deputy killed | Woman finds lost ring | Santana tour.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

ORLAND MALL HORROR:
1 Dead, Bystander Wounded In Orland Square Mall Shooting
A man was killed and a bystander wounded by a shooter who remained at large as of late Monday.
Orland Square Mall Shooter Identified, Manhunt Continues: Cops
Police say they have identified a suspect in Monday's fatal shooting at Orland Square Mall, who should be considered "armed and dangerous."
Orland Square Mall Shooting Suspect In Custody: Cops
Orland Park police confirm that they have the suspect in Monday's fatal mall shooting in custody.
Weapon Charge Filed In Fatal Orland Square Shooting
State's Attorney has approved "only the charge of unlawful possession of a weapon" against man in fatal Orland Square shooting, police said.
No Bail For Suspected Gunman In Fatal Orland Square Shooting
Prosecutor said 20-year-old parolee tied to fatal Orland Square shooting presents a "clear and present danger" to society.
Inside The Mall: Witness Accounts Of The Orland Park Shooting
"It was horrifying." Shoppers inside the Orland Square Mall Monday night tell us about the scene after multiple shots were fired.
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Cook County Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Mt. Greenwood Crash
The victim has been identified as Nick Theofanopolous.
ALSO:
DUI, Reckless Homicide Charges For Woman In Deputy's Death
2 Troopers Hurt By DUI Driver: State Police
The driver and the two troopers were taken to the hospital and have been released.
Hackney's Announces Closing In Palos Park After 33 Great Years
Owner cites costs to fix "significant building maintenance" issues as reason to reluctantly close Palos Park location.
Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Car In Tinley Park
A Palos Heights man was hit by a car and killed as he rode his bike on Harlem Avenue near 185th Street.
Oak Lawn Firefighters Rescue 2 Dogs, 1 Cat In House Fire
Oak Lawn fire crews quickly extinguish fire in single-family home on Wednesday afternoon and save the family pets.
Pedestrian Injured In Hit-And-Run, Police Search For Driver
Oak Lawn police are asking for the public's help who may have witnessed a vehicle vs. pedestrian hit-and-run accident early Wednesday.
Teen Saved Mom, Siblings In South Chicago Heights Stabbing: Cops
A teenage boy won't be charged after police say he "vigorously fought" to keep his mother and siblings safe during a domestic attack.
Bomb Threat At Central Middle: Students Moved To Memorial School
Students at Central Middle School have been moved to Memorial Middle School, where parents can pick their children up.
Woman Reunited With Lost Ring After Mokena Patch Article
Kaitlyn Steele is overjoyed after someone returned her ring.
Orland Park Woman Airlifted From Crash Aided By Ex-Firefighter
A former fireman at a recently disbanded department helped save an Orland Park woman critically injured in a crash, her family says.
Rock Island Metra Schedule Changes Begin Jan. 28
The long-awaited changes to the Rock Island line include a federally mandated system that immediately stops a train during emergencies.
Emergency Management Agency Volunteers Needed In Oak Forest
Oak Forest is looking for people who want to volunteer on a team that assists crews during disasters and emergency situations.
Santana Anniversary Tour Coming To Tinley
The Doobie Brothers join the Supernatural Now tour that celebrates Santana's anniversaries of its landmark album and Woodstock performance.

SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:

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