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'Mean-Spirited' Porn Crusaders / LW Freshman Perfect on ACT / Portillo's Hiring / Social Media Prank Leads to Suicide
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent Southland news, including a poignant new "Angel of Hope" at Little Company of Mary.

Orland Park Anti-Porn Crusaders’ ‘Mean-Spirited’ Conduct Didn’t Violate Law: Judge
- A library staffer’s lawsuit against Megan Fox suffered a setback as a federal judge rejected some of her claims.
Lincoln-Way East Freshman, 14, Scores Perfect 36 on ACT
- Sabrina Corsetti has attained perfection—and will never have to take that test again.
Little Company of Mary Hospital Dedicates One-of-a-Kind ‘Angel of Hope’ Statue
- Statue located in garden on hospital grounds intended to bring comfort to parents grieving loss of children.
Portillo’s Hiring for 200 Positions at Homewood Location
- In anticipation of its September opening, the restaurant will be opening a hiring office in Homewood.
Social Media Prank Blamed for Orland Park Girl’s Suicide: Lawsuit
- Two children are accused of concocting a ruse that drove their classmate into an anguished state, the lawsuit alleges.
Children of Flossmoor Woman Killed in Bus Crash File Lawsuit Against CTA
- Lawyers say the incident was “so avoidable.” The children hope to get answers and prevent further tragedy.
What’s Taking So Long to Bring John Granat to Trial?
- The son accused of getting his pals to help him kill his Palos parents was due in court.
Man’s ‘Chivalrous Act’ Results in Aggravated Assault Charge
- Bridgeview man took offense to comments made by an elderly man to a female acquaintance at McDonald’s, prosecutors allege.
RV, Boat Owners Give Oak Lawn Board Earful On Proposed Parking Ordinance
- Overflow crowd protests proposed changes to RV parking ordinance that trustees claim wasn’t up for a vote anyway.
Driver, to Parents: I Almost Hit Your Kid
- A driver pleads with parents to ask children to be careful crossing Lemont streets.
LA Dodgers Take Oak Forest Alum Kyle Funkhouser in First Round of MLB Draft
- Right-handed ace pitcher Kyle Funkhouser will switch from Louisville red, to Los Angeles true blue.
Lemont’s Tyler Jay Selected Sixth Overall in MLB Draft
- The Minnesota Twins have chosen Tyler Jay, a standout left-handed pitcher for the University of Illinois, and 2012 graduate of LHS.
Will County Board Member’s Son Again Charged With Battery
- Three years ago, Alex Wilhelmi allegedly whipped a man with a belt. The case was dismissed.
Jury Selection Starts for Former Soldier Charged with Murder
- Jason Gonzalez decided against having a lawyer and is going alone into his murder trial.
Orland Park One of the Top Suburbs for its Love for Blackhawks
- You love them. You really, really love them!
The ‘Wheel’ Deal: Flossmoor Cop Gifts Bike Crash Victim with a New Ride
- After months spent overcoming physical injuries from the accident, Terell White was brokenhearted to find that his bike was beyond repair.
- Alsip Man Accused of Stealing $8K in Bras, Panties from Victoria’s SecretTeen Admits Selling Pot to Raise Money for College Tuition: Prosecutors
- Man Accused of Possessing ‘Remarkable Amount of Pot’ in Alsip Park
- AJ’s Hot Dogs Looted By Prowlers
- Oak Lawn Police Help Catch Suspect in Oak Park Home Invasion
- 4 Guns Stolen From Home Outside New Lenox
- Joliet Man Maced New Lenox Walmart Worker: Cops
GOOD NEWS
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- Revival of Keepataw Parade Set for September
- SXU ranked No. 2 in Nursing on U.S. News & World Report’s “2015 Best Online Programs for Veterans” list
- Former Sandburg Student Authors Children’s Book
- Family Honors Son’s Memory By Delivering ‘Timmy Bears’ To Children In Crisis
- Richards Jazz Band Plays on Flight Deck of USS Intrepid
LOCAL VOICES
- FREE H-F Bike Rodeo
- Farm & Nature School Openings for the Fall
- Richards Announces Athletes of the Year
- South Side Hoops Boys Basketball League
- PSC Student Earth Science Project Aims to Measure Effect of ‘Social Trails’ in Indiana Dunes
NEED TO KNOW
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- Portion of Central Avenue to Close for Bridge Work
- Heads Up! Metra-Related Street Closures In Midlothian
- Chicago Ranked Among Worst Cities for Blood-Suckers
HELPING HANDS
IN REMEMBRANCE
THINGS TO DO
- Pooches Get Ready to Prance in Oak Lawn Pet Parade June 13
- Second City Revue Comes to BAC June 13
- Frankfort Fishing Derby a Favorite with Youngsters on June 27
FIND A JOB
- Local Jobs: Coca Cola, CVS, Meijer, Moraine Valley Community College
- Plumbers Union Accepting Apprentice Applications
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