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Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on the Southland's top stories for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Man, 68, Found Shot To Death Inside Oak Forest Home, Police Investigating

The man was found inside a home in the 15000 block of Sunset Avenue on Friday evening, police said Sunday afternoon.

Queen Of Martyrs Fires Substitute Teacher With History Of Child Molestation Allegations

Archdiocese of Chicago says the substitute teacher passed background and fingerprint checks.

1 Killed In Crash On Wilmington-Peotone Road: Sheriff

The road was closed for hours while deputies investigated.

Amazon Fresh Closing IL Stores, Some Could Become Whole Foods Markets

The company announced the closures on Tuesday. There are 10 Amazon Fresh stores in Illinois.

Chicago Heights Man, 20, Was Driving More Than 100 Mph In Crash That Killed 2: Prosecutor

The Chicago Heights man then fled on foot and didn't report the crash to police, prosecutors allege.

Elderly Siblings' Deaths In Oak Lawn Ruled Murder-Suicide: Cook County Medical Examiner

Both siblings died from gunshot wounds to the head in a murder-suicide, the Cook County Medical Examiner said.

Duo Caught With Burglary Tools After Hopping Fence Into Balmoral, Both Arrested There Before: Sheriff

The incident happened Jan. 24 at the Crete property, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

IDOC Parolee, Brother Had Illegal Guns, Safes Full Of Cocaine, Ecstasy, Mushrooms, Cash: Sheriff

Authorities discovered the brothers' stash inside a Chicago Heights home on Jan. 22

3rd Annual Southwest Job Fair Attracts 1,600 Job Seekers, More Than 100 Employers

This year's fair saw 400 more people than last year's, officials said.

IL State Lawmakers Host Job And Community Resource Fair Thursday At Worth Township Center

Twenty-six employers from diverse industries will be on hand to meet with job hunters Thursday, Jan. 26, at Worth Township Center in Alsip.

Candidates Face Off Saturday In Southsiders For Peace Forum At Beverly Unitarian Church

Southsiders for Peace host candidates running for the Cook County board, state senate and congress Jan. 31, at Beverly Unitarian Church.

Educational, Interactive Fam-Friendly 'Dinosaur World Live' Comes To Moraine Valley

Lifelike puppetry brings prehistoric beasts to life in 'Dinosaur World Live!' in two shows Feb. 21, at Moraine Valley Community College.

Man Found Slumped Over In Car, Charged With Drug Possession: New Lenox PD

A Downers Grove man was charged after being found unresponsive inside a parked car, with cocaine in the passenger seat, police said.

New Lenox Resident Targeted In Jail Phone Scam Hours After Their Child's Arrest: NLPD

The resident's adult child had been arrested, and someone called demanding $800 for an ankle monitor and their release.

Orland Fire Chief Urges Precaution When Using Alternative Heat Sources

Orland Fire Chief Kevin Doyle said portable heaters can easily be misused and cause fires.

Applications Open Now For Scholarship In Memory Of Manhattan Teen

Jackson Lewis was 15 when he took his own life in June 2020. His family continues to honor his memory.

Applications Open For Scholarship In Honor Of Late Tinley Park Commissioner

Applications for the Reta Brudd Scholarship program are due by March 9.

Lemont High School Named To AP Honor Roll For Third Straight Year

LHS has earned AP Honor Roll "Silver" recognition for the third straight year.

D113A Board Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar

The first day of school will be Aug. 13.

Lockport Council Approves Dunkin' Concept Plan

The new development will be at the southwest corner of 159th and Farrell Road.

Paul Kinsella Appointed Frankfort Fire Protection District Chief

Kinsella most recently served as deputy chief since 2021, and was appointed fire chief earlier this month.