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Southland Week In Review: Father McGrath sighting | Stolen car wrecked in chase | 7-year-old shot at party | Mall kiosk holdup.

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

Campaign Mailer of Mud-Exploding Mailbox ‘Offensive’ To Muslims
Democratic challenger in Cook County Commissioner race says opponent’s mudslinging mailer is based on “repugnant” Muslim stereotypes.
'White Lives Matter' Fliers Distributed In Mt. Greenwood
A neighborhood woman said she found about a dozen 'White Lives Matter' fliers on cars parked at 110th and St. Louis last week.
ALSO: Racist Fliers Condemned By Alderman, Diversity Group
KKK Fliers Left On Tinley Park Lawns Over Weekend
The leaflets had been placed in plastic baggies that were weighted down by aquarium gravel.
Car Stolen From Oak Forest Man Wrecked In Chicago Chase: Cops
Three men are wanted by police stemming from the incident last week.
7-Year-Old Girl Shot By Cousin At Family Party
A 7-year-old boy accidentally shot his cousin with a rifle during a family party in Monee earlier this month.
Robber Holds Up Kiosk At Knife Point In Orland Square Mall: Cops
Police say a man armed with a knife robbed the Sprint store kiosk. An employee suffered a superficial wound in scuffle with alleged robber.
Homer Glen Gas Station Robbed: Police Reports
The incident occurred July 19, when two male suspects entered the Homer Glen gas station and demanded money.
Alleged Neo-Nazi Ventriloquist Charged With Hate Crime In Starbucks
Cops find KKK hood and ventriloquist dummy in man’s car after he shouted racial slurs and put Nazi flier on Hispanic man's car, police said.
Tinley Park Woman Seriously Hurt In Crash Between Car, Pickup
A 32-year-old Crete man has been charged with aggravated DUI stemming from the accident Sunday.
Providence's Fr. McGrath Resurfaces In Chicago
McGrath was also reportedly spotted visiting the Providence High School property in recent weeks.
LHS Honored For Act Of Kindness For Dying Grandmother
LHS was able to honor the request of a grandmother who wanted to see her grandson graduate before she passed.
2 Charged After Cook County Sheriff's Police Find Loaded Firearms
19-year-old Deamonte Hurst and a 17-year-old male, both of Chicago Heights, arrested July 21 after being found with loaded firearms: Police
Woman Killed In Dispute At Lansing LA Fitness Parking Lot
Police officials say the woman was shot one time before dying at local hospital.

Too Soon To Tell If Coyote Bit Orland Man And Dog: Experts

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Wildlife experts say coyote attacks on humans are extremely rare, but case of Orland Park man and dog warrants further investigation.

Train Strikes Person At Hazel Crest Station, Delaying Service
Trains on the Metra Electric Line were operating on residual delays Thursday morning after a person was struck on the tracks in Hazel Crest.
Box Truck Erupts In Flames In Walmart Parking Lot
A box truck erupted in flames Wednesday morning, causing 24-hour Walmart in Orland Hills to be evacuated.
Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car In Burbank
Burbank police said the 81-year-old woman was crossing 79th Street and Nagle when she was hit by car Friday morning.
Chicago Ridge's RidgeFest 2018: What You Need To Know
One of the South Side's most beloved summertime fests gets underway in Chicago Ridge, July 26 through July 29. What you need to know.

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SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:

'House On A Bluff' In Olympia Fields Back On The Market
$1.275M Frankfort Mansion Built With Bricks From Chicago Streets
$1.1 Million Estate With Tennis Courts, Indoor Pool
Uniquely Modern Victorian Hits Tinley Park Market: Wow! House
Brick-Stone Architecture, 2-Story Foyer, Family Room, Fireplace
Sprawling Ranch, Private Horse Farm, 9-Stall Barn, Waterfall
Renovated Split Level, Upgraded Kitchen, Family Room, New Carpet
Stunning Home, Fireplace, Waterfall Island, Theater Room
Renovated Town Home, Cathedral Ceilings, Family Room, Loft, Deck

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